Grow your confidence, expand your skills and thrive in a supportive rural hospital.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $79,368.82 - $111,427.34 + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ674220
Location: Scott Memorial Hospital Scone
Closing Date: Sunday, 12th July 2026
About the Opportunity
Scone Hospital is seeking passionate Registered Nurses to join our welcoming and multidisciplinary team. Nestled in the beautiful Upper Hunter, offers the charm of rural living with the services and facilities of a modern healthcare environment.
Scone Hospital features a mixed medical and surgical ward, operating theatre, maternity unit, emergency department and onsite medical imaging, providing exposure to a broad range of clinical presentations and opportunities to further develop your nursing skills. Conveniently located just over three hours from Sydney, with Newcastle, Maitland, the Central Coast, Tamworth and Armidale all within easy reach, Scone offers an outstanding lifestyle alongside a rewarding nursing career. Our team is diverse, supportive and committed to delivering exceptional patient care while fostering professional growth. From your first day, you'll be supported by an experienced Clinical Nurse Educator and Nurse Unit Manager through a comprehensive orientation program, with ongoing education, mentoring and upskilling opportunities available to help you achieve your career goals.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Registered Nurse, you will provide safe, evidence-based and person-centred care while managing a patient load within the ward environment. Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager and After Hours Nurse Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating daily clinical activities and supporting positive patient outcomes.
Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will:
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Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
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Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across a variety of clinical presentations.
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Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, escalating care when required.
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Administer medications and treatments in accordance with professional standards and hospital policies.
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Collaborate with medical officers, allied health professionals and nursing colleagues to support holistic patient care.
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Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to a safe and efficient clinical environment.
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Support and mentor junior staff while contributing to a positive team culture.
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Work across other departments within the facility or nearby facilities as required, broadening your clinical experience.
About you
We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse who enjoys the variety of rural nursing and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 months' post-registration clinical experience and a genuine passion for supporting both patients and colleagues. You will be adaptable, proactive and keen to contribute to the continued growth of our young and emerging team while embracing opportunities to further develop your own clinical capability.
Essential Requirements
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Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Strong clinical judgement and commitment to evidence-based practice.
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Experience in venepuncture and/or cannulation, or a willingness to complete competency training.
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The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
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Flexibility to work across departments and nearby facilities when required.
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A commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning.
If you're looking for a rewarding nursing career where you'll gain diverse clinical experience, receive exceptional support and enjoy the lifestyle benefits of rural living, we'd love to hear from you.
What we can offer you:
✅ Short-term shared onsite accommodation to assist with relocation while you secure long-term housing
✅Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
✅ Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
✅ Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
✅ 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
✅ Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
✅ Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
✅ Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
✅ The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Additional Information
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact
[email protected] for confidential support.
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For role related queries or questions contact Nikki Whyburn on [email protected]
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via
[email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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