Registered Nurse – Medical Unit (12-Month Temp)

NSW Health; Kurri Kurri; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing learning and professional</br>

Sustainable Healthcare: Togethertoward

Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full‑t

4 weeks annual leave (pro‑rata)

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Medical Unit at Kurri Kurri District Hospital on a 12-month temporary contract. You’ll deliver safe, patient-centred care across a busy medical unit, supported by experienced nurses and an educator to grow your clinical skills.

Key duties include assessment, planning and evaluation of care, accurate documentation and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate clinical documentation.
• Emotional resilience and adaptability in a busy clinical environment.
• Sound clinical judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective and compassionate person-centred nursing care.
• Assess, monitor and evaluate patients’ conditions and respond to changes.
• Develop and implement nursing care with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
• Escalate clinical concerns to support patient safety.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation in line with policies.
• Communicate with patients, families and colleagues to promote continuity of care.
• Contribute to a positive team environment focused on evidence-based practice.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Communication

Documentation

Education

AHPRA registered nurse

Job description

NSW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Medical Unit at Kurri Kurri District Hospital on a 12-month temporary contract. You’ll deliver safe, patient-centred care across a busy medical unit, supported by experienced nurses and an educator to grow your clinical skills.

Key duties include assessment, planning and evaluation of care, accurate documentation and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.