Enrolled Nurse - Surgical Ward

• Come and join a team focused on development and growth
• Flexible rostering with Full-time and Part-time roles available
• Dynamic and challenging role

Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding position with an organisation that allows you to be a part of something bigger?

Newcastle Private is seeking an experienced Enrolled Nurse to join our level 2 North surgical team on a Full-time or Part-time basis with the ability to work across Newcastle Private.

Level 2 North has a wide range of specialities including gynaecology, urology, colorectal, paediatrics, and general surgery. We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate team player to join our North family. Our nursing staff are known for their nurturing and supportive approach, creating a warm and welcoming environment for both colleagues and patients.

About us

Come and join our expert team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses, and allied health professionals at Newcastle Private Hospital. We are a 189 bed, acute, private hospital facility co-located on the John Hunter Campus at Rankin Park. The hospital has 11 theatres, including a hybrid theatre, and a 15 bed Intensive Care Unit.

We also have a cardiac suite, including a cardiac catheter laboratory, and a 16 bed Coronary Care Unit. A private maternity suite, including 6 birthing suites and a special care baby nursery, is available for families in the Newcastle region. Newcastle Private Oncology Centre provides specialty care for individuals and their families/carers undergoing all aspects of cancer treatment and care with both an inpatient unit and day infusion lounge.

As an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse, your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver safe, researched-based standards of nursing care to individuals/groups under the direction and supervision (either indirect or direct) of the RN
• Work collaboratively with the wider healthcare team to support patient care needs
• Act as a role model for Safe Practice
• Administer medications according to state law and organisation policy
• Have demonstrated ongoing commitment to professional development

About you:

To be successful in your application, you will need to meet the requirements below:

• Minimum 12 months acute surgical experience in a hospital setting
• Proven acute ward experience with gynaecology, urology, colorectal, paediatrics, or general surgery
• Commitment to Quality Patient Care
• Demonstrated time management & organisational skills with the ability to meet objectives/timelines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Sound clinical decision making and problem solving skills
• Competence in IV medication administration

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff, and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable), and evidence of the right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF - NSW Nurses and Midwives' - Enterprise Agreement , a salary ranging from $34.59 - $48.58 per hour.

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

We offer:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate, and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.