About the role

The successful candidates will be responsible for working within a diverse team to care for patients with complex Neurological conditions. They will be working in Neurosurgical and Neuroscience Unit. An Acute 32 Bed unit focused on holistically caring for patients with altered neurological function. New staff will be supported and developed to care for patients post-acute intervention. There is ample opportunity to enhance one’s knowledge and understanding of acute stroke treatments as well as neurosurgical intervention. New staff are encouraged to develop their own skills by a supportive team, whom have a wealth of experience they are keen to share.

Where you'll be working

The successful candidates will be supported and developed to care for patients post-acute intervention. There is ample opportunity to enhance one’s knowledge and understanding of acute stroke treatments as well as neurosurgical intervention. New staff are encouraged to develop their own skills by a supportive team, whom have a wealth of experience they are keen to share. We invest in our staff so they can invest in our patients.

Successful applicants will receive a thorough orientation to the unit and self-directed learning packages to facilitate enhancement of skills.

About you

The successful applicant will be an organised person with the ability to effectively communicate and multi-task while efficiently prioritising workloads. You have the ability to work autonomously and effectively within a team environment. Prior experience within Neuroscience nursing is highly regarded.

Successful applicants will be flexible, having the ability to work a variety of shifts over a seven day roster.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be: an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia.

If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

Please attach evidence of qualifications and licences required for this position, as outlined in the position description, as part of your online application.

All NSW Health workers are required to have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. Applicants are required to provide a record of their COVID-19 vaccination status as part of their application.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases

If you are applying for a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive . All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy

Selection Criteria

Please address the selection criteria for this position as thoroughly as possible so your application can be considered for the role. For assistance with selection criteria, please visit:

Candidates will be assessed against the Essential Requirements and Selection Criteria for this position. Please ensure you read the position description (link in advertisement below) prior to submitting an application. Candidates invited to interview will need to bring originals of qualifications or licenses required for the position for sighting by the panel.

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Salary Packaging

Salary packaging is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health staff. You can potentially salary package a range of your personal expenses including but not limited to novated motor vehicle lease, relocation expenses and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more information by contacting via email at or on 1300 40 25 23.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies

Working with HNE Health you will have access to a number of benefits such as long service leave, paid maternity leave and salary packaging including meal expenses.

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For role related queries or questions contact John Greentree on John.Greentree@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 25 April 2022