Registered Nurse Coronary Care Unit - Belmont Hospital

Make a difference in specialised cardiac and acute patient care at Belmont Hospital!

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging

Employment Type: Various Part time and Full-time positions available

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week

Requisition ID: REQ703353

Application close date: Sunday 15th November 2026

Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career and build your expertise in a specialised critical care environment?

Belmont Hospital's Coronary Care Unit / Critical Care Observation Unit (CCU/COU) is seeking passionate Registered Nurses to join our dedicated team!

Located in beautiful Lake Macquarie, our 8-bed unit provides specialised care to patients with complex medical and surgical needs, including advanced cardiac monitoring.

Join a supportive team, develop your critical care skills and make a meaningful difference through high-quality, patient-centred care.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Registered Nurse in the CCU/COU, you will:

🩺 Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to patients with acute cardiac and complex medical conditions.

❤️ Undertake clinical assessments and monitor patients using advanced cardiac monitoring systems.

🚨 Recognise and respond to clinical deterioration and emergency situations.

🤝 Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.

💙 Provide compassionate care, support and education to patients and their families.

📚 Apply clinical judgement and evidence-based practice to maintain patient safety and quality care.

What we're looking for

We are seeking motivated Registered Nurses with strong clinical skills and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care.

To Be Successful, You Will Demonstrate

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and evidence-based practice skills.
• Effective time management and ability to prioritise competing workloads.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Computer literacy, including electronic patient record systems.
  
  

Experience in acute, coronary care, critical care or high-dependency nursing will be highly regarded.

Why join our team?

At Belmont Hospital, you will be supported by a collaborative and dedicated team committed to delivering excellent patient care.

You'll Have Access To

• Ongoing professional development and clinical education opportunities.
• Access to advanced clinical training to build your confidence and expertise.
• A supportive team environment that encourages learning and professional growth.
• Opportunities to develop your skills in specialised cardiac monitoring and critical care nursing.
• Flexible rostering options to support work-life balance.
  
  

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Hunter New England Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Additional Benefits

• Six weeks of annual leave for eligible full-time nurses.
• Additional Days Off (ADOs) each month for eligible full-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) providing confidential support for staff and their immediate family members.
  
  

If you're passionate about cardiac nursing and ready to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in patient care, we'd love to hear from you!

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description

Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Mitchell Dagger on mitchelljohn.dagger@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information

• 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 at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.
• 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.
  
  

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

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://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 Hunter New England Health 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.

Hunter New England 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.

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