Registered Nurse - General Medical Unit
Make a difference in a dynamic acute care team in the beautiful NSW highlands.
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Armidale Hospital
Employment Type: Various - Temporary Part Time until July 2026, Permanent Full time and Part time positions available
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ585055
Applications Close: Monday 28th July 2025
Where you'll be working:
Join our 32-bed General Medical Unit located in the stunning highlands of NSW — a region known for its fresh air, natural beauty, and welcoming community. Our unit is staffed by a young, bright, and compassionate team of nurses dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.
About the role:
You’ll work in a fast-paced, supportive environment providing care across a diverse case mix including Palliative Care, Rehabilitation, Acute Stroke, Aged Care, Cognitively Impaired, Cardiac Telemetry, and General Medical patients. Your role will contribute to a strong multi-disciplinary model focused on excellent patient outcomes.
About you:
- Acute care trained Registered Nurse with recent experience in a similar setting
- Passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
- Able to adapt to a mixed clinical workload with professionalism and resilience
- Works effectively as part of a collaborative, supportive team
Requirements:
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Recent acute care experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
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 Martin Taylor on Martin.Taylor@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information:
Various positions may be offered including full time and part time positions
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.
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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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 employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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.
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.
