Enrolled Nurse - Incentives Offered

Build your skills, enjoy rural nursing and become part of a supportive team at Scone Hospital. Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time, Part-time and Casual Opportunities Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse Remuneration: $37.83 - $41.10 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Hours Per Week: Up to 38 Requisition ID: REQ684390 Located in:Scone Hospital Closing Date: Tuesday 29th September 2026 About the Opportunity Scone Hospital is a picturesque rural hospital offering a diverse range of services and the opportunity to develop your nursing skills across multiple clinical areas. The hospital includes a mixed medical-surgical ward, operating theatre, maternity unit, emergency department and onsite medical imaging, providing variety and exposure to a broad range of patients and presentations. You'll join a diverse and emerging team where everyone brings different skills and strengths, with plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and expand your clinical capabilities. Located just over three hours north of Sydney, Scone provides easy access to Newcastle, Maitland and the Central Coast, with Tamworth and Armidale further north. With ample free onsite parking and a relaxed rural lifestyle, Scone is a great place to build both your career and your life. You won't be expected to do it alone. You will be supported by an onsite Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) and Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), with a supported orientation period to help you settle into the team and environment. What You Will Be Doing As an Enrolled Nurse, you will work as part of the multidisciplinary team and under the direction and delegation of the Registered Nurse, contributing to the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care. You will: Provide nursing care to patients within your scope of practice. Manage an allocated patient load under the direction of the RN. Undertake clinical observations, assessments and nursing interventions. Recognise and report changes in a patient's condition. Administer medications and undertake clinical procedures within your scope of practice and competency. Support patients and their families throughout their care. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation. Work collaboratively with RNs, medical staff and the broader multidisciplinary team. Contribute to the day-to-day operation of the ward and delivery of safe patient care. Participate in education, professional development and competency-based training. About You We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Enrolled Nurse who is ready to become part of a supportive, young and emerging team. Ideally, you will have: A minimum of 12 months' clinical nursing experience. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. A positive and team-focused approach. The ability to work confidently within your scope of practice and under RN direction. A willingness to learn, develop and undertake further training. A commitment to safe, person-centred care. The ability to adapt to a rural environment and work across different clinical areas as required. Experience and-or competency in venepuncture and cannulation is highly regarded. If you don't yet have these skills, we will support you to work towards achieving the relevant competencies. You will also need to be willing to work across other departments within Scone Hospital, or at nearby facilities, when required. Essential Requirements Current Authority to Practice as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA. Demonstrated ability to provide safe, person-centred nursing care within scope of practice. Effective communication and teamwork skills. Commitment to ongoing professional development. Willingness to work across different clinical areas and nearby facilities as required. How You Will Be Supported You won't be expected to do it alone. You will be supported by an onsite Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) and Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), with a supported orientation period to help you settle into the team and environment. You will have opportunities to: Develop and expand your clinical skills. Undertake additional training and competency programs. Access study and transition programs. Work towards venepuncture and cannulation competencies. Learn from an experienced and diverse team. Build experience across different clinical areas. Rural Lifestyle & Accommodation Moving to a rural location can be exciting, but we understand that finding somewhere to live can be one of the challenges. Scone Hospital has onsite shared accommodation available for short-term rental, providing a convenient option while you find more suitable long-term accommodation in the area. With beautiful country surroundings, easy access to larger regional centres and a welcoming community, Scone offers the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding rural lifestyle while developing your nursing career. What we can offer you: Be rewarded with up to$20,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.* PLUS, Relocation benefits and family travel assistance 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) Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 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 * 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. 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. 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 Click here for more details: https://www.medicaljobsaustralia.com/jobs/2675518/