Registered Nurse Outpatient Clinics
Make a meaningful impact in rural health—deliver exceptional outpatient care in a close-knit, supportive team.
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Armidale Rural Referral Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ577071
Applications Close: Sunday 29th June 2025
Where you’ll be working:
The Outpatient Department at Armidale Rural Referral Hospital is a small, cohesive, and highly dedicated unit providing a wide range of services to communities across the New England Tablelands. With modern facilities and a strong reputation for quality care, Armidale Hospital delivers exceptional healthcare services backed by a team of innovative and compassionate professionals.
About the role:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Outpatient Department. In this role, you’ll deliver safe, person-centred care to a diverse group of patients across multiple clinics, working in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Your day-to-day will involve supporting patients and their families or carers to achieve health goals, advocating for their needs, and ensuring they are empowered to make informed healthcare decisions. You’ll also contribute to the smooth operation of clinics across the department, delivering efficient and compassionate care to the Tablelands community.
About you:
You’re a dedicated and adaptable nurse who values cultural safety and compassionate care. You will bring:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional approach to conflict resolution
- Ability to deliver evidence-based, individualised care aligned with best practice in outpatient settings
- Willingness to work across a variety of clinic areas and support a dynamic team
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous learning
- Passion for delivering culturally respectful care, including supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
Requirements:
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Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
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 Lisa Ryan on Lisa.Ryan3@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information:
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.
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.
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: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
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.
