MedicalJobsAustralia.com Two specialist services, endless opportunities to grow – develop your skills in Dialysis and Infusion Nursing with a supportive team at Muswellbrook Hospital.

Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $41.22 – $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ707045

Located in: Muswellbrook Hospital

Closing Date: Sunday 6th of December 2026

About the Opportunity

Looking to broaden your clinical experience, develop specialist nursing skills and make a meaningful difference in a supportive rural healthcare team? Join Muswellbrook Hospital as a Casual Registered Nurse across our Dialysis and Infusion Services, where you will have the opportunity to work in two rewarding areas of specialist nursing while building your clinical knowledge and experience.

Our six-chair Dialysis Unit operates six days a week (Monday to Saturday), while our four-chair Infusion Unit provides treatment services on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Depending on your experience and service requirements, there may also be opportunities to work across other areas of the hospital, offering valuable exposure to a diverse range of clinical settings. You won’t be expected to know it all from day one. We are committed to helping you build your confidence and specialist knowledge through comprehensive orientation, dedicated education and ongoing clinical support.

For Dialysis, your orientation includes two weeks of dedicated training at either Maitland or John Hunter Hospital Dialysis Unit, working alongside the Dialysis Educator, followed by supported shifts and local orientation at Muswellbrook. You will continue to receive guidance from the Dialysis Clinical Nurse Educator, Muswellbrook Clinical Nurse Educator team and Clinical Nurse Manager.

For Infusion Services, you will complete two weeks of orientation at Tamworth Oncology Unit with the District Cancer Services Educator, followed by local orientation and ongoing support from our Oncology Educator, Cancer Care Coordinator, Clinical Nurse Manager and broader Cancer Services team.

As a rural facility, Muswellbrook Hospital also benefits from 24-hour medical officer support, ensuring you are part of a connected and collaborative clinical environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your nursing capabilities, explore specialist areas of practice and become part of a welcoming team that values learning, collaboration and quality patient care.

What You Will Be Doing

Working across Dialysis and Infusion Services, you will deliver safe, high-quality and evidence-based care to patients receiving haemodialysis and infusion therapies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing compassionate, person-centred nursing care tailored to individual patient needs.
• Assessing, monitoring and responding to changes in patients’ clinical conditions.
• Safely administering treatments and therapies in accordance with clinical protocols and best practice standards.
• Supporting and educating patients and their families throughout their treatment journey.
• Advocating for patients and promoting positive health outcomes.
• Collaborating with medical officers and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate effective patient care.
• Contributing to a positive team culture, clinical safety and continuous quality improvement.
• Supporting other clinical areas of the hospital where appropriate, based on your experience and service requirements.
• About You

We are looking for motivated and adaptable Registered Nurses who are passionate about delivering excellent patient care and keen to develop their skills across specialist clinical services.

You will bring:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Recent experience in acute care nursing.
• Demonstrated experience in an in-charge nursing capacity.
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A compassionate, patient-focused approach to care.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A willingness to learn, adapt and contribute across different clinical environments.
• Desirable Skills and Experience
• Recent experience in haemodialysis nursing.
• Experience administering chemotherapy.

Completion of the Cancer Institute NSW eviQ Antineoplastic Drug Administration Course (ADAC), or willingness to complete.

Experience working across a variety of clinical settings or supporting multiple services.

What We Can Offer You

Comprehensive orientation and dedicated specialist education in Dialysis and Infusion Services.

Ongoing clinical support from experienced Clinical Nurse Educators, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Nurse Managers.

Opportunities to broaden your clinical experience and develop specialist nursing skills.

Access to ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

A welcoming and collaborative rural healthcare team.

Enjoy the benefits of working with NSW Health, including:

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero.

Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing.

Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for you and your family.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.

The Welcome Experience – helping you and your family connect with local people and resources and feel at home in your new community. Find out more at www.nsw.gov.au-welcomeexperience.

Additional Information

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.

Hunter New England Health 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.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or

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Source: workforceaustralia.gov.au