Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ628741
Applications Close: Sunday 11th January 2026
Where you’ll be working:
Welcome to Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital, the major referral hospital for the New England North West and a place where big hospital opportunities meet small city charm. With around 270 inpatient beds, multiple specialty units and a strong multidisciplinary focus, this is a hospital that keeps you learning and growing.
Tamworth itself is a great place to call home. Daily flights to Sydney and Brisbane, a direct train line, excellent public and private schools and a lifestyle that actually leaves room to breathe. Think good coffee, live music, sport, arts and easy weekend trips to nearby gems like Nundle, Barraba and Manilla. City convenience with country heart.
About the role:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Nurse keen to grow their career in rehabilitation. You’ll work in a 22 bed standalone Rehabilitation Unit that supports patients from admission through to discharge, helping them rebuild skills, confidence and independence.
The caseload is varied and interesting, including stroke, acquired brain injury, neurological conditions, orthopaedics, spinal rehab, amputees, geriatric assessment and general debility. You’ll care for patients aged 16 and up, across a 24/7 service, alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team who genuinely value collaboration and learning.
No two days look the same. You’ll be coordinating care, supporting progress, communicating closely with patients and families and celebrating milestones that really matter.
About you:
You’re compassionate, organised and a great communicator. You can juggle competing priorities, manage your time well and work confidently within an interdisciplinary team. You care deeply about doing things properly, from accurate documentation to meaningful patient interactions.
You bring honesty, warmth, and professionalism to your practice, and you’re committed to ongoing learning. Rehab experience is great, but curiosity, empathy and a willingness to grow are just as important.
Requirements:
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
What we can offer you:
You’ll be backed from day one by your NUM, clinical leaders and a supportive education team. A comprehensive orientation will help you settle into the unit, the hospital and the role with confidence. Ongoing education and skill development are encouraged and supported, so you can keep building your rehab expertise over time.
If you’re ready to be part of a team that helps people move forward after life changing events, this is a role where your work truly makes a difference.
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 ADOs (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
- Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 + novated leasing
- Fitness Passport– discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program – support for staff and their families
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Susan Simpson on Sue.Simpson@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information:
This position is full time; however, part time arrangements will be considered.
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.
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. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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. Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
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