Enrolled Nurse

Hunter New England Local Health District; Cessnock; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sustainable Healthcare - Together

Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full‑t

4 weeks annual leave (pro‑rata for PT)

Paid parental leave to support your下一大

Salary packaging options - up to $11,6

Fitness Passport for health and well‑b

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District invites applications for Enrolled Nurses at Cessnock District Hospital, NSW. This is a permanent full-time, part-time, and casual opportunity with an hourly remuneration between $37.83 and $41.10 plus superannuation and salary packaging.

The hospital is undergoing a major redevelopment to expand ED, theatres, day surgery spaces, two new inpatient wards, a sterilising services unit, a new medical imaging service, and a modern pharmacy to support a growing

Job description

A Career with Variety, Growth, and Purpose!

Employment Type: Permanent Full time / Part time & Casual Opportunities Available

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration: $37.83 - $41.10 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Location: Cessnock District Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ705181

Closing Date: Monday 16th November 2026

Your Next Career Move Starts Here

This is an exciting time to join Cessnock District Hospital as the hospital undergoes a major redevelopment, this is your chance to be part of something exciting. The redevelopment will include an expanded ED, operating theatres and day surgery spaces, two new inpatient wards, a sterilising services unit, a new medical imaging service and a modern pharmacy, designed to support the growing population in the Hunter region.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Supportive Team Environment – Join a close-knit and collaborative team where everyone works together to support each other in delivering safe, high-quality patient care in a busy rural hospital setting.
• Diverse Clinical Experience – Gain exposure to a broad range of clinical presentations and develop your skills across a fast-paced rural environment, with ongoing support from experienced nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
• Make a Difference in the Community – Build meaningful relationships with patients, families, and the local community while providing compassionate care where it is truly valued.
• Positive and Respectful Workplace Culture – Be part of a workplace that values teamwork, communication, kindness, and mutual respect, where staff are encouraged to learn, contribute, and support one another every day.

Hear From Our Team

“We have a very good supportive team and it’s a very supportive environment, everyone works together as a team and we want to make sure that at the end of the day everyone goes home with a smile on their face. I love working on the surgical ward, it’s very fast-paced, we get a mix of medical surgical patients and we get a lot of wounds, so there’s a good variety and mix of different types of patients that we look after.”

• Current Enrolled Nurse, Surgical Services

“What I love most about working here is the small hospital, country-town feel. Everybody knows each other, people are incredibly friendly and supportive, and it really feels like a second home.”

• NUM, Medical and Surgical Services

EN Opportunities – Find your Perfect Fit

Discover The Clinical Specialty That Aligns With Your Passion — Or Take The Opportunity To Explore a New And Rewarding Pathway. Cessnock Offers a Diverse Range Of Fulfilling Opportunities Across

• Surgical – Supportive, dynamic, and ideal for developing strong acute skills
• Medical – Diverse presentations and a team committed to high-quality care
• Emergency Department – managing a diverse range of clinical presentations in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.
• Close Observation unit – True variety with acute, aged care, and emergency presentations.

The Perks

• 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 to support your next big chapter (for eligible employees)
• 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

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Tara Finnie on [e-mail]

Information For Applicants

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.

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

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

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.

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.

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. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [e-mail] 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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