Registered Nurse - Paediatrics & Special Care Nursery - Incentives Offered

Registered Nurse - Paediatrics & Special Care Nursery - Incentives Offered

Join to apply for the Registered Nurse - Paediatrics & Special Care Nursery - Incentives Offered role at Hunter New England Local Health District

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time or Part Time

Position Classification : Registered Nurse

Remuneration : $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum + 12% super + Salary packaging

Hours Per Week : Up to 38

Location : Manning Hospital

Applications Close : Sunday, 9th November 2025

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate status and address the selection criterion.

Where You Will Be Working

• Special Care Nursery (SCN) : A Level 3 unit with 3 beds, caring for neonates from 34 weeks gestation and back transfers from John Hunter Children’s Hospital NICU (from 32 weeks). The SCN provides respiratory / CPAP support, hypoglycaemia and jaundice management, and care focused on the growth and development of premature babies.
• Paediatric Unit : An 8-bed unit (with flexible capacity), supporting children and adolescents with medical, surgical, orthopaedic, mental health, and oncology needs.

These units are closely networked with tertiary centres including John Hunter Children’s Hospital (JHCH), ensuring continuity of care and optimal outcomes for our patients.

What This Role Involves

You will be well supported by the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), with the Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) working closely with new staff to provide comprehensive orientation and ongoing education.

Essential Requirements

What We Can Offer You

Additional Information

For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Laidlaw on Tracey.Laidlaw@health.nsw.gov.au.

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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr