Registered Nurse Emergency Department - Incentives Offered
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- Registered Nurse
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- REQ637472 Requisition #
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- Apr 06, 2026 Post Date
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 Per Hour + Super + Salary Packaging + Incentives
Employment Type: Work what suits you! Permanent Full & Part Time, Temporary Full & Part Time, and Casual Opportunities Available
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ637472
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
About the role:
Step into a pivotal role as a Registered Nurse (RN) within our vibrant and dedicated Emergency Department (ED) team, where your clinical skills and compassionate care will make a meaningful impact every day. If you're looking for a fast pace and variety amongst the high acuity cases that present at the ED, look no further than Tamworth. As the rural referral hospital for the region and a level 5 ED, you will see cases not often found in other facilities. On any given day, you will be working with a brilliant multidisciplinary team to achieve health outcomes for both adult and paediatric patients through our models of care.
You won't be working alone. You will be supported by the friendly and diverse members of the Emergency team, including Clinical Nurse Educators (CNE's), Clinical Nurse Consultants (CNC's), Nurse Unit Managers (NUM's) and Nurse Practitioners. This, combined with the 24hr onsite medical staff and allied health team members, the ED team is a dynamic and welcoming place to work. The team also has great relationships with external emergency services and are included in planning, debriefs etc when events occur in the region. The team is large enough that training and development opportunities are consistently available, but small enough that a true sense of community is felt by those who enter the ED.
This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to excellence in healthcare, where your commitment to quality, safety, and holistic care will be truly valued and supported.
Why Tamworth:
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.
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:
✅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.*
✅Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
✅Proximity to shopping and other services
✅Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
✅4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part 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
Requirements:
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Please elaborate on how your skills and experiences align with the role requirements and highlight the value you will contribute to the emergency team.
- Share the key reasons behind your application for this role and explain what aspects of joining the Emergency Team inspire and motivate you.
Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!
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. Please note: 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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
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.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Karina Dawe on Karina.Dawe@health.nsw.gov.au
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: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific 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 HNELHD 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.
HNE 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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