Registered Nurse Emergency Department (Temp Contract)

About the role

Kurri Kurri District Hospital is recruiting a temporary full-time Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department. The hospital serves the Lower Hunter community of Kurri Kurri, Abermain, Weston and Heddon Greta. Nurses receive a structured orientation and buddy program, guidance from experienced staff and the Nurse Unit Manager, and access to ongoing education and professional development. Morning and afternoon shifts are available.

Key responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely and person-centred nursing care to patients with a broad range of conditions
• Conduct clinical assessments, monitor patients and escalate changes in condition
• Respond to emergency presentations and give nursing interventions within scope of practice
• Prioritise and manage competing clinical needs in a busy emergency environment
• Administer medications and treatments safely and effectively
• Work with medical, nursing and allied health teams
• Educate and reassure patients and their families
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support patient flow
• Take part in education, professional development and quality improvement

Required profile

• Experienced in Emergency Department nursing or strongly interested in developing those skills
• Hardworking, reliable and committed to high-quality patient care
• Able to work independently and know when to seek support or escalate concerns
• Confident managing varied clinical presentations and competing priorities
• Team player who thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Eager to learn and take advantage of professional development

What we offer

• Pay of $81,748.17 to $114,771.98 per year plus 12% superannuation and salary packaging
• 38 hours per week, with monthly allocated days off and 4 weeks annual leave
• Professional development, fitness passport and Employee Assistance Program