East Maitland, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Nursing - General Medical & Surgical (Healthcare & Medical)

Care is our passion. People are our business. Excellence is our standard. Growth is our ambition.

Who we are:

As the only private hospital located in the region, Maitland Private Hospital prides itself on delivering positive patient experiences. We have a dedicated and experienced team of specialists, doctors and nurses who meet the needs of our diverse and changing community by providing exceptional patient-centred care, state-of-the-art medical technology, and a warm, welcoming environment for patients and their families. 

Located only 30 minutes from Newcastle, Maitland Private maintains a community-focused feel, while being able to deliver high quality health services to the Maitland and Hunter Valley regions. The hospital encompasses 154 beds, 6 operating theatres, 10 bed ICU, with associated rehabilitation, medical and surgical Wards. Our services include two major medical centres, a dedicated mental health unit, an on-site cancer centre including radiation oncology, radiology practice and pathology laboratory.

Maitland Private Hospital is a key facility within the Healthe Care Group. We are a private healthcare provider of choice, driving innovation and clinical best practice to the services we provide.

Your new role as Ward Nurse:

Due to ongoing growth, we have various opportunities for highly motivated nurses (AIN’s, EEN’s and RN’s) to join our work in our friendly and supportive team.

About you (essential criteria):

• Current Working with Children Check and Police Check.
• Current unrestricted registration with AHPRA (EENs/RNs)
• Ability to work shift work, on-call and overtime as required
• A commitment to customer service and quality improvement.
• Ongoing commitment to professional development
• A team player with a positive attitude and an adaptable approach to problem solving and decision making.
• Organisational skills with an ability to manage competing priorities and meet critical timeframes
• Strong collaborative interpersonal skills with well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Immunisation evidence (including full COVID vaccination) and serology report.
• Min 2 years’ post graduate experience in relevant area, with demonstrated sound clinical knowledge and practice.
• An understanding of NSQHS and ability to apply to clinical care.
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications, or working towards same
• Demonstrated understanding of clinical governance as relevant to nursing practice.
• Familiarity with desktop applications, including WebPAS and RosterOn highly regarded
• Understanding of Private Hospital landscape.
• Advanced life support

Applications must address and meet essential criteria. Applications must include current CV and names of at least 2 professional referees. 

Healthe Care is an equal opportunity employer. At Maitland Private Hospital, we’re all about supporting real people to deliver extraordinary care. As part of the Maitland Private team, you can expect:

• Attractive Remuneration Package – Highest paid nurses in the Maitland / Newcastle region
• Collaboration with like-minded professionals across a multi-disciplinary team
• Work-Life Balance – Flexible rostering & working conditions
• Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities, including potential to undertake discounted post graduate study and paid study leave.
• Super & Novated Lease Salary Packaging Options

*Due to the large volume of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Your application will include the following questions:

Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?

Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

Which of the following statements best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status?

As the only private hospital in the Hunter Valley Region, Maitland Private boasts:

- 154 Beds

- 6 modern operating theatres

- 10 Bed Intensive Care Unit

- A dedicated Day Surgery Unit

- Maitland Integrated Cancer Services

- Mental Health Unit

- Rehabilitation Unit

The hospital employs more than 500 staff and hosts more than 300 credentialed Doctors in a range of specialties, all committed to the delivery of exceptional patient experiences and care.

Some of Maitland Private’s key services include leading orthopaedic surgeons, comprehensive cancer services, mental health unit including a medicated detox program, hydrotherapy pool and Day Rehabilitation.

With two co-located major medical centres, a radiology practice and pathology laboratory, our complex offers a health precinct second to none.

As the only private hospital in the Hunter Valley Region, Maitland Private boasts:

- 154 Beds

- 6 modern operating theatres

- 10 Bed Intensive Care Unit

- A dedicated Day Surgery Unit

- Maitland Integrated Cancer Services

- Mental Health Unit

- Rehabilitation Unit

The hospital employs more than 500 staff and hosts more than 300 credentialed Doctors in a range of specialties, all committed to the delivery of exceptional patient experiences and care.

Some of Maitland Private’s key services include leading orthopaedic surgeons, comprehensive cancer services, mental health unit including a medicated detox program, hydrotherapy pool and Day Rehabilitation.

With two co-located major medical centres, a radiology practice and pathology laboratory, our complex offers a health precinct second to none.

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