Registered Nurse – Acute Neuroscience Unit - Targeted

Registered Nurse – Acute Neuroscience Unit (Targeted)

Embrace a rewarding career as a Registered Nurse within our Acute Neuroscience Unit, where multiple opportunities await to expand your expertise, challenge your skills, and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and highly specialised environment.

Remuneration : $36.39 – $51.09 per hour + 12% super + salary packaging

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time

Hours per Week : Up to 38

Location : John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia

Position Classification : Registered Nurse

Applications Close : Monday 27th October 2025

Targeted : Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse in our Acute Neuroscience Unit, you’ll be part of a dynamic and specialised 32‑bed ward comprising 10 Close Observation beds and 22 General Ward beds. Our unit provides expert care for patients with a range of neurosurgical, neurological, and acute stroke conditions. You will join a collaborative and knowledgeable team that prides itself on support, mentorship, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to acute neuroscience patients.
• Utilise assessment, clinical decision‑making, and critical thinking skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care.
• Participate in hand‑over and shift hand‑over meetings.
• Document patient care accurately and timely.
• Engage in continuous professional development and competency activities.

Qualifications & Competencies

Hunter New England Health is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.

For additional information or application details, please refer to the official position description on the Hunter New England Health website.

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