Position Title: Enrolled Nurse - Transition to Practice

Employment Type:Permanent Full or Part Time, contract and or casual

Remuneration: from $75,011 per annum (pro rata)

Location:Various regional and rural locations

Applications Close: 20th October 2026 (Midnight)

Begin Your Enrolled Nursing Career With Support

Are you a newly qualified Enrolled Nurse or completing your Diploma of Nursing within the next three months, and ready to transition into professional practice? Are you an Enrolled Nurse looking to move into the Acute Health Sector?

Hunter New England Health’s Enrolled Nurse Transition to Practice opportunities are designed to help you move from study into the workplace with the support, practical experience and professional development needed to build your confidence as an Enrolled Nurse.

You’ll join an experienced nursing team and receive support as you consolidate your knowledge, strengthen your clinical skills and adjust to the responsibilities of professional practice.

Your Transition to Practice

As an Enrolled Nurse, you’ll be a valued member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, providing safe, high-quality and patient-centred care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

During your transition, you’ll have opportunities to:

• Consolidate the clinical skills developed during your Diploma of Nursing
• Build confidence in clinical decision-making, communication and time management
• Learn from experienced Enrolled Nurses, Registered Nurses, educators and other healthcare professionals
• Develop your understanding of local clinical practices, policies and models of care
• Participate in workplace learning and professional development
• Reflect on your practice and identify goals for your ongoing development
• Establish a strong foundation for your future nursing career

You’ll work across a seven-day rotating roster, gaining valuable experience in a clinical environment while becoming an increasingly confident and capable member of the nursing team.

Why Begin Your Career With Hunter New England Health?

Hunter New England Health offers diverse clinical environments, from smaller rural and multipurpose services to larger regional hospitals. This provides an opportunity to begin your career in a setting that suits your interests while contributing to the health and wellbeing of local communities.

Beginning your career with us gives you the opportunity to:

• Gain valuable clinical experience while being supported in your transition
• Learn within welcoming and experienced nursing teams
• Build a strong professional foundation
• Experience nursing in regional or rural communities
• Explore future clinical and career pathways across a large and diverse health district
• Make a meaningful contribution to the care of patients, families and communities

Available Locations

Enrolled Nurse Transition to Practice opportunities are available across a range of Hunter New England Health facilities.

Please use the links below to learn more about each location:

• Armidale Hospital
• Belmont Hospital
• Cessnock Hospital
• Gunnedah Hospital
• Kurri Kurri Hospital
• Maitland Hospital
• Moree Hospital
• Narrabri Hospital
• Manilla Multipurpose Service
• Muswellbrook Hospital
• Tamworth Hospital
• Tomaree Community Hospital
• Werris Creek Multipurpose Service

Some locations may be eligible for incentives under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.

As part of the recruitment process, you’ll have the opportunity to nominate your preferred location. Appointments will be subject to position availability and service requirements.

Transition Support From Day One

Your transition from student to Enrolled Nurse is an important stage of your career. From your first day, you’ll be welcomed into your facility and supported by your Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) and experienced nursing colleagues.

The transition experience will vary between facilities according to local services and workforce arrangements.

At larger hospitals, including Armidale, Belmont, Maitland and Tamworth, support may include formal Transition to Practice arrangements such as structured rotations, dedicated education and targeted professional development.

At smaller rural and regional facilities, you’ll benefit from personalised support, hands-on learning and the opportunity to work closely with experienced, close-knit teams.

Depending on your placement, learning and development opportunities may include:

• Orientation and local clinical education
• Bedside learning and support from experienced nursing colleagues
• In-services, grand rounds and online learning
• Structured professional development activities
• Group reflective practice and peer-learning sessions
• Opportunities to discuss your progress and development needs

Wherever you join us, the focus will be on helping you transition safely and confidently into professional practice while developing the skills and capability needed for a rewarding Enrolled Nursing career.

We’re looking for motivated, adaptable and enthusiastic newly qualified Enrolled Nurses who are committed to learning, delivering high-quality care and becoming valued members of their local healthcare teams.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
• Learn more about Careers with HNELHD

Additional Information

• Applicants will be assessedagainst the essential criteria in Position Description.
• NSW Health is committed to accessibilityand may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
• All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.
• To check your eligibility for rural incentives, please visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact [email protected].

Contact People

Please contactFelicity Wardle via[email protected] if you have any questions about these opportunities.

Please let [email protected] know if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.

Relocating? We've Got You Covered

Making a move can feel overwhelming, but support is available.

The Welcome Experience is a free service designed to help health workers and their families settle into regional communities. From connecting you with local schools, childcare providers, sporting clubs, housing information, and community networks, the program helps make your transition smoother so you can feel at home sooner and start enjoying everything your new community has to offer.

Learn More: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Child Safe Employment

Hunter New England Healthis 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.

Information for Applicants:

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

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance withNSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor Category A positions prior to offer.All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.