Community Registered Nurse
Join Armidale Hospital with this exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate nursing professional who is committed to education, staff development, and excellence in patient care!
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Inverell Community Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ582129
Applications Close: Sunday 15th June 2025
Where you'll be working:
Armidale is set high on the picturesque Northern Tablelands, halfway between Sydney and Brisbane. Known for its beautiful tree-lined streets, vibrant seasonal colours, and strong sense of community, Armidale offers a relaxed lifestyle with access to national parks, waterfalls, and a range of outdoor activities. Armidale Rural Referral Hospital is a 99-bed facility providing a comprehensive range of services, including acute medical and surgical care, obstetrics, paediatrics, and diagnostic and allied health services.
About the role:
As an After Hours Clinical Nurse Educator, you will play a vital role in mentoring and supporting nursing staff outside standard business hours. You’ll coordinate, deliver, and evaluate education across various modalities while providing clinical guidance at the point of care. This role is essential to maintaining high-quality, patient-centred care through a strong culture of learning and professional growth. You’ll be supported by the Director of Nursing and After-Hours Nurse Manager and receive dedicated supernumerary orientation shifts to ensure a confident and well-supported transition into the role.
About you:
You are a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse with a commitment to clinical excellence and staff development. You communicate effectively and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment, and bring a practical and flexible approach to after-hours leadership and education.
Requirements:
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Relevant clinical or education post-registration qualifications or equivalent experience
- Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (or willingness to obtain)
- Clinical teaching qualification or equivalent, or extensive clinical experience in critical care or clinical education
- Demonstrated experience or strong interest in wound management
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:
- Access to The Welcome Experience - settle into your new community with all the support you need to embrace rural NSW.
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-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
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Tiffany Ehsman on Tiffany.Ehsman@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.
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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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.
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.
