About the Role

Merriwa Multi Purpose Service has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to provide safe compassionate person centred care within the facility ensuring safe care is delivered in collaboration with patients/families/carers and a multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes. We are seeking an enthusiastic Registered Nurse who is keen to consolidate university studies and clinical experience. You must be willing to provide high quality patient care and contribute to a respectful workplace. You will have sound written, interpersonal and oral communication skills including computer literacy as well as an understanding of the nurse’s role and responsibilities. You will be well supported by experienced and senior staff as well as a Clinical Nurse Educator, with opportunities for clinical supervision and mentoring.

Where you'll be working

Merriwa MPS is a 25 bed MPS with a level 2 Emergency Department and comprises 15 Aged Care Beds and 8 sub-acute medical beds and 2 ED beds. Located in the west of the Hunter Valley, beside the Merriwa River and about halfway between Newcastle and Dubbo, Merriwa is at the centre of a mixed farming area focusing principally on cattle, sheet, wheat and horse studs. The town has a number of historic buildings and the Goulburn River National Park and Battery Rocks offer excellent bushwalking.

About You

Although you may be a junior registered nurse, you will be a person with empathy and compassion, motivated to provide high quality care, have good quality communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to identify and act on resident needs and expectations. You will be willing to learn and keen to take advantage of learning opportunities including reflecting of feedback as a positive opportunity for growth and development.

What we can offer you:

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:

Sustainable Healthcare:

Proximity to shopping and other services

ADO's each month (for full time employees)

4 weeks annual leave each year (pro-rata for part time employees)

Superannuation contributions

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Job share/part time arrangements will be considered.

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

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

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.

All NSW Health workers are required to have received two doses or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.

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.

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.

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For role related queries or questions contact Annemarie Inder on Annemarie.Inder@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 20th April 2022