Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical Surge Unit (Gosford Hospital)

Permanent Full-Time and Part-Time

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse seeking variety, teamwork, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on patient care and flow at Gosford Hospital? Join K6 a small, dynamic medical/surgical surge unit where your clinical expertise and independence truly make a difference.

About the Unit

K6 is a fast-paced inpatient unit established to meet growing demand for medical surgical beds. You’ll work within a close-knit, highly skilled team that prides itself on delivering exceptional care and maintaining strong communication across every shift. You will be well advanced in your clinical practice as this is a team that values confidence, capability and calm under pressure.

What You’ll Be Doing

Provide safe, high-quality nursing care across a broad and varied caseload

Collaborate with a small, supportive team and exercise sound clinical judgment

Take the lead when required in-charge experience (or readiness to step into it) is highly regarded

Contribute directly to improving patient flow and access to care across the hospital

What We Offer

Permanent full-time and part-time positions

8-hour day and afternoon shifts, and 10-hour overnight shifts rotating through a 24/7 roster

A genuinely supportive and approachable NUM who fosters teamwork and autonomy

Opportunities to strengthen your clinical leadership and decision-making skills

About You

You’re a capable, adaptable Registered Nurse with strong acute or medical surgical experience. You thrive in a small team environment, bring excellent communication and critical thinking skills, and value being part of a unit where everyone has each other’s back.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.

Financial Benefits – Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.

Health & Wellbeing – Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.

Career Growth – Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:

This is a category A position: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

This is a centralised recruitment model that means:

As soon as you complete your application, your application is assessed within 2 business days.

If suitable you will be invited to interview using HireVue a candidate focused platform that allows you to interview at a convenient time for you.