Registered Nurse - Coronary Care

Join our Coronary Care Unit and be part of a team that is committed to delivering exceptional cardiac care while supporting your professional growth and wellbeing.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 per anum + super + salary packaging 
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ625995
Location: Tamworth Hospital 
Applications Close: Tuesday 13th January 2026

Where you'll be working
Tamworth Hospital is the principal referral hospital for the Northern Sector of Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), providing services to a population of more than 180,000 people. As a major rural referral facility, the hospital delivers a broad range of specialist services including emergency, medical, surgical, maternity, critical care, mental health, rehabilitation and outpatient care.
Located in the vibrant regional centre of Tamworth, the hospital is a teaching facility affiliated with the University of Newcastle. Staff benefit from opportunities to work alongside clinicians involved in research, education and innovation, while enjoying the lifestyle advantages of regional living, including quality schools, cultural events, sporting facilities and excellent transport connections.

What you'll be doing
The Tamworth Coronary Care Unit (CCU) is an 8-bed specialist unit providing high-level cardiac care to patients across the northern half of Hunter New England Health, with over 1,500 presentations each year. The unit is located adjacent to the cardiac catheterisation laboratory, offering a unique opportunity to care for patients immediately post-angiography and cardiac intervention.
CCU is a small, friendly unit that values teamwork, collaboration and a strong multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach to delivering high-quality cardiac care.

As a Registered Nurse in the Coronary Care Unit, you will:

• Deliver excellent, patient-centred nursing care to optimise health outcomes for patients, families, and carers
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide complex cardiac care
• Operate on a rotating roster, covering all shifts across seven days
• Access flexible rostering options, including 12-hour shifts as well as 8–10 hour shifts
• Work in a supportive and professional environment that encourages growth and learning

About you
You are a friendly, caring and collaborative Registered Nurse who is:

• Passionate and motivated about delivering high-quality cardiac care
• Organised and committed to professional practice
• Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledgeable in, or willing to develop skills in, the care of complex cardiac patients
• Dedicated to ensuring nursing practice aligns with quality and safety standards

Why join us? 

• Supportive and approachable team environment
• Personalised orientation program
• Ongoing education and professional development
• Education and clinical support from the NUM, CNS and CNE
• Opportunity to work in a specialist cardiac unit within a major rural referral hospital

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: 

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Proximity to shopping and other services 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• 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) for staff and family members

 

Additional Information 

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 
• This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also 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.   

Need more information? 
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For role related queries or questions contact Alana Balderston on alana.balderston@health.nsw.gov.au

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