Undergraduate Nursing Positions AIN
Step into an exceptional, career-launching opportunity as an Undergraduate Assistant in Nursing at Tamworth Hospital - with multiple casual positions available, cutting-edge facilities, diverse specialty units, and a supportive team culture empower you to grow, thrive, and discover your nursing passion in the heart of regional excellence!
Remuneration: $26.15 - $28.69 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ573339
About the role:
Step into an exciting opportunity as an Undergraduate Assistant in Nursing at Tamworth Hospital – a renowned tertiary referral centre offering diverse and dynamic clinical experiences.
This role is ideal for students currently studying a Bachelor of Nursing and working towards AHPRA registration.
You will gain hands-on experience across a range of specialty units, building your clinical skills, knowledge, and confidence while exploring different areas of practice to discover where your true passion lies.
At Tamworth Hospital, our Managers, Clinical Educators, and team members are dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment and exemplifying excellence in patient care – every person, every time.
Why Tamworth Hospital:
Nestled amidst the breathtaking beauty of tree-covered mountains, Tamworth is a vibrant and progressive city that seamlessly blends the charm of rural living with the energy of a thriving urban hub. Renowned for its diversity and rich experiences, Tamworth offers an unparalleled lifestyle where you can forge lifelong friendships and immerse yourself in a community that feels like home.
- Recently transformed through a $220 million acute services redevelopment, our hospital features state-of-the-art facilities designed to support excellence in patient care.
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With 348 treatment spaces and five fully equipped operating theatres, we perform over 8,000 surgical procedures annually, making Tamworth a vibrant hub for clinical learning and career growth.
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Find out more about Tamworth here: Living in Tamworth, NSW | Your Guide to Regional Australia (movetomore.com.au)
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:
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
If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing program.
- Passionate about delivering safe, high-quality, and compassionate care.
- Eager to learn and actively engage in skill development opportunities.
- A positive team player with excellent communication skills and a flexible, can-do attitude.
Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!
Additional information:
- 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.
- 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 Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
- 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.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Amanda Menzies on hnelhd-tamworthnursemgt@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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.
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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