Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Incentives Offered
Your Next ED Opportunity Starts Here.
Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Rural Health Incentives
Employment Type: Various Permanent, Temporary & Casual Opportunities Available
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: Up to 38hrs/week
Requisition ID: REQ690928
Closing Date: Tuesday, 15th September 2026
All overseas candidates seeking sponsorship MUST have obtained registration with AHPRA and a positive skills assessment via ANMAC with 254415 specialty/code prior to applying.
Your ANMAC Assessment MUST be uploaded as part of your application, only applications with these documents provided will be considered.
If you hold an alternate ANMAC assessment code please submit your application via the following recruitment https://bit.ly/4xBlMOc
Experience the Variety that Makes Emergency Nursing Rewarding
No two shifts are the same in Armidale Hospital's Emergency Department. You'll care for patients across the lifespan presenting with a diverse range of acute and urgent conditions, from minor injuries through to complex, critically unwell patients.
Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you'll utilise and further develop your skills in triage, assessment, resuscitation, acute and critical care, wound management, medication administration, and the recognition of deteriorating patients.
Join a Team that Supports your Success
From your first day, you'll be welcomed into a team that values learning, mentorship, and clinical excellence. This is an opportunity to build confidence, strengthen clinical judgement, and make a genuine impact in a supportive rural Emergency Department.
You'll receive
Comprehensive orientation with supernumerary shifts
Ongoing support from dedicated Clinical Nurse Educators, the Nurse Unit Manager, and experienced Emergency Department clinicians
An opportunity to consolidate your emergency experience & continue developing advanced clinical skills
Access to regular education & professional development
A workplace culture that encourages you to grow with confidence
Discover your Next Chapter in Armidale
Armidale offers the perfect balance of career and lifestyle. Nestled in the stunning New England High Country, this vibrant regional city is renowned for its heritage charm, tree-lined streets, thriving café and arts scene, and breathtaking natural landscapes.
While also benefiting from:
You may 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.*
Paid Parental Leave (for eligible employees)
Monthly day off for full-time employees
Increase your take home pay with Salary packaging options
Discounted gym memberships with Fitness Passport
Access to Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing
Access to The Welcome Experience a free service to help health workers and their families settle into regional communities
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Keren Fletcher on Keren.Fletcher@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information
* 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. 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.
The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
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
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.
Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
All overseas candidates seeking sponsorship MUST have obtained registration with AHPRA and a positive skills assessment via ANMAC with the relevant specialty/code prior to applying.
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.
