Emergency Nursing in the Heart of the Hunter - Make a real difference every shift, from triage to resuscitation.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Until March 2027)

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging

Requisition ID: REQ631901

Location: Singleton District Hospital

Closing: Tuesday, 3rd February 2026

About The Role

Are you ready to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where your expertise truly makes a difference? As a Registered Nurse in our Emergency Department, you’ll play a vital role in triage, resuscitation, and managing patient flow—ensuring timely, high-quality care for every individual who walks through our doors.

You'll join a tight-knit, expert team committed to clinical excellence and continuous improvement. This is your chance to sharpen critical emergency care skills while contributing to exceptional patient outcomes and departmental performance.

Ideal for motivated professionals looking to advance in triage, advanced life support, and paediatric emergency care, this role offers real growth and real impact.

Where you’ll be working

Escape the city without compromising your career. Singleton Emergency Department is a busy Level 3 facility located in the heart of the beautiful Hunter Valley. Just a short drive to Newcastle’s pristine coastline, you'll enjoy the best of both rural and coastal lifestyles.

Here, you'll be part of a collaborative and welcoming team of skilled clinicians who are passionate about delivering excellent care to a regional community. It's the perfect environment to grow, learn, and lead.

What We’re Looking For

Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered NurseMinimum 12 months experience in Emergency NursingAdvanced Life Support certification for both adult and paediatric care (preferred)Triage certification or willingness to work towards

The Perks

Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*

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

Free onsite parking - because no one likes a parking hunt

Sustainable Healthcare - Together towards zero

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

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Natalie Collinson on Natalie.Collinson@health.nsw.gov.au

Information For Applicants

Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note: if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au.

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) 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.

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 Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for 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 HNELHD 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 nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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

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.

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