Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Safe Staffing)

About the role

Hunter New England Health is recruiting Registered Nurses for its busy, well-supported Emergency Department at Muswellbrook Hospital as part of the NSW Safe Staffing Levels enhancement initiative. The role suits nurses who thrive in fast-paced environments and want to grow their career in emergency nursing within a supportive team. It is open to permanent full-time and part-time positions, with up to 38 hours per week.

What we offer

• Remuneration of $81,748.17 to $114,771.98 per year plus superannuation and rural health incentives.
• Improved nurse-to-patient ratios and greater clinical support from senior nursing staff, including Clinical Nurse Specialists and Nurse Educators.
• Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme: up to $10,000 in the first 12 months and up to $10,000 annually thereafter, based on a minimum 18-month commitment; payments are pro-rata for part-time and contract staff.
• Salary packaging options and discounted gym membership.
• The Welcome Experience, a free service helping new staff and their families find housing, childcare and schooling, and connect with the community.
• Regional living with affordable housing, good schools and access to recreation.

Visa sponsorship is not accommodated; permanent employment requires Australian citizenship, Australian permanent residency, or a New Zealand passport. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.