Build your orthopaedic nursing career with a team that's invested in your growth from day one.
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: REQ672015
Location: Maitland
Closing Date: Thursday 9th July 2026
About the Opportunity
Join a supportive, high-performing team where you'll build your skills, be valued for your contribution, and make a genuine difference to patients recovering from orthopaedic surgery. Maitland Hospital is a modern regional hospital located in the heart of the Hunter New England region, delivering contemporary healthcare through progressive and patient-centred models of care. Ward 3B is a busy Surgical Orthopaedic Unit renowned for its dynamic, resilient and hardworking nursing team, where collaboration, respect and clinical excellence are at the centre of everything we do. From your first day, you'll be supported by an experienced leadership team including the Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Educators and Clinical Nurse Specialists. You'll commence with supernumerary shifts to help you transition confidently into the role, with ongoing mentoring, structured education and clear pathways for career progression. We also believe in celebrating our people, recognising birthdays and special occasions while providing access to modern clinical equipment and the Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) system to support high-quality patient care.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Registered Nurse within our Surgical Orthopaedic Unit, you will deliver safe, evidence-based and person-centred care to patients throughout their surgical journey. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care while supporting positive patient outcomes and promoting recovery.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Providing comprehensive nursing care to orthopaedic and post-operative patients.
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Monitoring patient progress and responding appropriately to changes in clinical condition.
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Administering medications and treatments in accordance with professional standards and hospital policies.
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Collaborating with medical officers, allied health professionals and nursing colleagues to deliver coordinated care.
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Maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
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Supporting patient education, discharge planning and rehabilitation goals.
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Contributing to quality improvement initiatives and fostering a positive, collaborative team culture.
You'll have access to ongoing education, CNE-supported training and structured learning pathways designed to help you develop specialist orthopaedic nursing knowledge and achieve your career goals.
About you
You are a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse with a genuine passion for surgical and orthopaedic nursing. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and thrive as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, professionalism, accountability and a positive attitude. You are committed to delivering safe, patient-centred care and are eager to continue developing your clinical knowledge and skills.
Experience in orthopaedic nursing is welcomed but not essential. We will support you to develop advanced orthopaedic nursing knowledge, leadership skills, preceptorship capabilities and pathways into senior clinical or leadership roles.
Essential Requirements
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Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
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Commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based, person-centred care.
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
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A willingness to learn, grow and contribute to a positive team culture.
What we can offer you:
✅ 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
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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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.
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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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