Registered Nurse - General Medical Unit - Incentives Offered

Find Stability Without Sacrificing Balance.
 

Remuneration: $79,368.82 - $111,427.34 + Superannuation + Rural Health Incentives  
Employment Type: Permanent Full and Part Time Opportunities Available 
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 38hrs/week 
Requisition ID: REQ672852
Closing Date: Sunday, 12th July 2026 
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  

 

Secure Your Future with a Permanent Nursing Role 

Looking for stability, flexibility and a workplace where you can truly belong? At Armidale Hospital's General Medical Unit, we're offering permanent nursing opportunities designed to fit your life. 
We believe great nurses thrive when they can choose the work pattern that suits them best. Join a supportive team, enjoy the security of permanency, and build a rewarding career in a regional hospital that values and invests in its people.

Whether you're seeking:

• Full-time employment and long-term career progression
• Part-time hours that work around family or other commitments
• Job-share arrangements for greater flexibility
   

Plus, you'll benefit from:

• Up to $10,000 in your first year and up to $5,000 annually thereafter through the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme*
• Monthly ADOs for full-time employees
• Up to $11,600 in salary packaging plus novated leasing options
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Fitness Passport discounted memberships for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family
• Up to 6 Weeks annual leave for eligible employees 

Make Every Shift Meaningful 

 As a Registered Nurse in our General Medical Unit, you'll care for a diverse patient cohort and play an important role in supporting patients through their healthcare journey.

No two days are the same, 
You will:

• Deliver safe, compassionate and evidence-based nursing care
• Administer medications and complete patient assessments
• Provide wound care and mobility support
• Monitor changes in patient conditions and escalate concerns appropriately
• Collaborate closely with medical, nursing and allied health teams
• Support patients and families through important moments in their care

What truly sets this role apart is the support you'll receive from day one, 

Including:

• Comprehensive local orientation
• Up to four weeks of supernumerary shifts on commencement
• Daily in-service education
• A full-time onsite Clinical Nurse Educator
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Support from an experienced Nurse Unit Manager and multidisciplinary team

 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 Megan Langford on Megan.Langford@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. Please note: the increased RHWIS allowance is approved until 30^th 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.

   

• 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 
• 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
• 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.
• 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
• 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.  

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