Registered Nurse - Cardiac Catheterisation Lab - Incentives Offered
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ626036
Applications Close: Wednesday 7th January 2026
About Us
Step into a specialised nursing role at Tamworth Hospital—one of the region’s leading rural referral centres—where your skills will directly impact the lives of patients across the northern sector of Hunter New England Local Health District. Caring for a population of more than 180,000, Tamworth Hospital delivers a wide range of services including emergency, medical, surgical, maternity, critical care, mental health, rehabilitation and outpatient care.
Located in the vibrant regional city of Tamworth, the hospital is a teaching facility affiliated with the University of Newcastle, giving you the opportunity to work alongside clinicians involved in research, education, and innovation. With quality schools, cultural events, sporting facilities, and strong transport connections, Tamworth offers the perfect blend of rural lifestyle and urban convenience.
About the Role
Tamworth’s Cardiac Catheterisation Lab operates a four-day-a-week service, performing more than 800 procedures annually. The service includes angiography, electrophysiology, diagnostic and interventional cardiac care for patients across the northern half of Hunter New England Health.
The unit includes a dedicated six-bed recovery area and sits adjacent to the Coronary Care Unit, creating seamless patient flow and close collaboration across cardiac services.
About You
You are a passionate, motivated, and organised Registered Nurse who understands—or is eager to learn—the complexities of caring for cardiac patients, their families and carers. You bring a commitment to delivering high-quality nursing care aligned with NSW Nursing Act requirements and HNELHD policies.
You’re confident working rotating shifts and thrive in an environment where teamwork and communication are essential to patient outcomes.
What We Offer
- Strong clinical support from the Clinical Nurse Unit Manager and Nurse Manager of Critical Care Services.
- Dedicated education pathways supported by Clinical Nurse Specialists and a Clinical Nurse Educator to help you grow and develop your cardiac nursing expertise.
- True collaboration and camaraderie—the cardiology and nursing teams work closely together and are regularly recognised for their teamwork, cohesion, and patient-centred approach.
- A welcoming, highly skilled team who prioritise safety, learning, and supporting each other in a fast-paced clinical environment.
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. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated lease
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information:
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Alana Balderston on alana.balderston@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Information for Applicants:
* Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note: if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@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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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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