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Feel supported from day one while growing your skills and career with our welcoming Cessnock team!Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time and Part Time until October 2026Position Classification:Enrolled NurseRemuneration:$33.78 - $36.70 + 12% Super + Salary PackagingHours Per Week:up to 38Location: Cessnock District HospitalRequisition ID:REQ655224Applications Close:Sunday 10th May 2026About the OpportunityLooking to explore a new working environment, build your skills, or see if a role is the right long-term fit for you? This temporary opportunity at Cessnock District Hospital offers a supportive way to step into a new team, with the potential for contract extensions and opportunities across other wards within the facility.Located just a short distance from the beautiful Hunter Valley vineyards, Cessnock is a vibrant regional town surrounded by countryside, offering affordable dining, accommodation, and a welcoming community lifestyle.Cessnock District Hospital is a 46-bed facility providing emergency, surgical, and general medical care to the regions growing population. We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Enrolled Nurse to join our Medical & Surgical teams, each consisting of 16 beds.This role is ideal for someone who is:Looking to trial a temporary position before committing longer termInterested in expanding their experience across different clinical areasPassionate about patient-centred care and teamworkAdaptable, proactive, and eager to learn new skillsYou will work alongside a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team and collaborate with a range of clinical and non-clinical professionals. We value positive working relationships and are looking for someone who communicates sensitively and effectively with patients, families, carers, and colleagues.What we can offer youA supportive and welcoming team environmentOngoing education, training, and mentorship from the Nurse Unit Manager and experienced colleaguesOpportunities to gain new clinical skills and broaden your experienceThe chance to explore future opportunities and possible contract extensions into other wards within the hospitalA great opportunity to see if Cessnock and our team are the right fit for your career goalsIf you are a motivated Enrolled Nurse looking for a flexible opportunity within a supportive hospital environment, we would love to hear from you.Essential Requirements:Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse.The PerksSustainable Healthcare: Together towards zeroProximity to shopping and other servicesMonthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasingFitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your familyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersNeed more information?Click here for thePosition DescriptionFind out more aboutapplying for this positionAn eligibility list will be created for future 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 Yasmin Glover on 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 isidentifiedfor 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: Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: 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 EnglandHealthis dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Healths commitment to implementingthe 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 or 1300 40 25 23. Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.Connect with us on FacebookandLinkedIn!