Enrolled Nurse - Operating Theatres
Join us as Tamworth Hospital’s newest Enrolled Nurse in the theatres. Use your passion for patient-centred care to assist in operating theatres, whilst enjoying no night work!
Remuneration: $33.78 - $36.70 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent and Temporary Full Time and Part Time, Casual Opportunities available.
Hours per week: Up to 38
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ636380
Applications Close: Sunday, 8th March 2026.
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
Tamworth Hospital’s currently operates 6 theatres, and is host to the largest suite of operating theatres in the New England region. As a result, they are able to operate on a wide range of speciality procedures including orthopaedics and obstetrics. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), you will be working within the Theatre team in a scrub scout role, including the collection of consumable and non-consumable items and troubleshooting equipment in the theatre as issues arise. If you’re looking for a role that will allow you to grow and support your career path, look no further than Tamworth theatres!
You won’t be working alone. You will be supported by the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), the Clinical Nurse Educators (CNE’s), and experienced RN’s. There are many career pathways and opportunities to develop in your role including various scholarships and facility professional development. You will also enjoy true life balance in this role, with no night shifts and minimal on call work. Tamworth theatres are a tight-knit multi-disciplinary team with a renowned positive culture and are looking forward to having you join the fold.
Essential criteria:
Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA
Where you'll be working:
Tamworth Hospital is the principal referral hospital for the northern sector of Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), servicing a population of over 180,000 people. As a major rural referral facility, Tamworth Hospital provides a wide range of specialist services, including emergency, medical, surgical, maternity, critical care, mental health, rehabilitation, and outpatient services.
Located in the vibrant regional centre of Tamworth, the hospital is a teaching facility affiliated with the University of Newcastle, and offers opportunities to work alongside clinicians involved in research, education, and innovation. Tamworth combines the advantages of rural living with access to quality schools, cultural events, sporting facilities, and transport connections.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
✅The Welcome Experience to help you settle into your new community
✅Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
✅Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development
✅Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
✅ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
✅6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
✅4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
✅Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
✅Fitness Passport - for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
✅Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies
For role related queries or questions contact Erin Pryor | Erin.Pryor@health.nsw.gov.au
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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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. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific 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 HNELHD 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.
HNE 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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