Registered Nurse - Paediatrics - (Incentives Offered)
Champion the health and wellbeing for our community’s most vulnerable in a friendly and supportive team - Join Tamworth Paediatrics!
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time & Permanent Part Time Opportunities
Remuneration: $40.02 - $56.19 Per hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging + Rural Incentives
Hours per week: Up to 38
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ673903
Applications Close: Wednesday, 8th July 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
About the role:
Our Paediatric Ward manages a varied and rewarding caseload, offering exposure to both acute and sub-acute presentations. The team works collaboratively with medical officers, allied health professionals and support staff to ensure safe, coordinated and compassionate care for patients and their families. As our newest Registered Nurse (RN), you will be providing comprehensive nursing care to infants, children and young people; including undertaking clinical assessment, monitoring and responding to changes in patient condition, and supporting and educating patients and families to promote positive health outcomes.
You won’t be working alone. You will be supported by the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), the Clinical Nurse Educators (CNE’s), senior RN’s and the broader multidisciplinary team. A structured orientation and onboarding program will see you fit seamlessly into the role.Ongoing education and development are not only supported but truly championed by the management team. The team itself in Tamworth Paediatrics are a supportive and welcoming bunch who are keen to welcome you to the fold!
Essential criteria:
✅Current registration as an Registered Nurse with AHPRA
✅ Ability to work across a 7-day rotating roster including morning, afternoon and night shifts
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:
✅ 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. *
✅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 Jessica Boon | Jessica.Boon@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information:
✅ 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 for confidential support.
✅* 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. Please note: the increased RHWIS allowance is approved until 30th June 2026. Commencement after this date may be subject to change, including the allowance amount for which the candidate may be eligible. 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.
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.
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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