Vacancy title:
Enrolled Nurse - Winter Surge Cessnock District

[Type: TEMPORARY, Industry: Health Care, Category: Healthcare, Doctors & Other Health Professionals]

Jobs at:
Hunter New England Local Health District

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, June 21 2026

Duty Station:
Cessnock District Hospital | New South Wales (NSW)

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 1 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Feel supported from day one while growing your skills and career with our welcoming Cessnock team!

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time and Part Time until October 2026

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration: $33.78 - $36.70 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Location: Cessnock District Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ655224

Applications Close: Sunday 21st June 2026

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis

About the Opportunity

Looking 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 region’s 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 term
• Interested in expanding their experience across different clinical areas
• Passionate about patient-centred care and teamwork
• Adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn new skills

You 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 you

• A supportive and welcoming team environment
• Ongoing education, training, and mentorship from the Nurse Unit Manager and experienced colleagues
• Opportunities to gain new clinical skills and broaden your experience
• The chance to explore future opportunities and possible contract extensions into other wards within the hospital
• A great opportunity to see if Cessnock and our team are the right fit for your career goals

If 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 Perks

• ✅Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• ✅Proximity to shopping and other services
• ✅Monthly 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 leasing
• ✅Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• ✅Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure

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