Employment Type: Temporary Full-time, Part-time and Casual Opportunities

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ698823

Location:Maitland Hospital

Closing Date: Thursday 12th November 2026

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our 7-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Working within a dedicated and supportive team, you will provide specialised nursing care to critically unwell patients with complex needs. This is an opportunity to utilise your critical care knowledge and skills in a collaborative environment where teamwork, clinical excellence and patient outcomes are a priority. You will be supported by an experienced team and have access to ongoing education and professional development opportunities to further enhance your clinical practice.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit, you will be responsible for delivering safe, high-quality and evidence-based care to critically ill patients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring intensive and critical care.
• Caring for patients requiring complex interventions, including inotropic support.
• Monitoring patient conditions, recognising clinical deterioration and responding to changes in patient status.
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and achieve positive outcomes.
• Contributing to a supportive team environment and providing assistance to colleagues across the unit.
• Participating in ongoing education and professional development to maintain and enhance clinical skills.

About You

You are a motivated and capable Registered Nurse with experience in an Intensive Care or critical care setting and a genuine passion for delivering high-quality care to critically unwell patients.

You will demonstrate:

• Previous experience working in an Intensive Care Unit or critical care environment.
• Confidence in caring for patients with complex clinical needs, including those requiring inotropic support.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• The ability to recognise and respond to clinical deterioration.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative and supportive approach to teamwork.
• A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

What we can offer you:

✅ Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development

✅ Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

✅ 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

✅ The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Additional Information

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 is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

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. 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.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support.

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For role related queries or questions contact Manali Pancholi on [email protected]

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Websiteis a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance withNSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor Category A positions prior to offer.All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

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 [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range ofbenefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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