Remuneration : $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 Per Annum Super Salary Packaging Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Registered Nurse Location : Tamworth Hospital Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ622522 Applications Close : Sunday 21st December 2025 Where you’ll be working Welcome to Tamworth Hospital, where the energy is high, the team is tight and no two days ever look the same. This place is basically its own little universe. One minute you’re supporting a family in maternity, the next you’re helping someone through an emergency or working with teams in mental health, surgery or rehab. Every corner has its own vibe, and you get to be right in the middle of it all. And the location? Elite. You’re smack in the centre of Tamworth, close to good coffee, friendly locals and everything you need to make life easy. Tamworth itself is the perfect mix of city perks and laid back country feels. People say hi on the street, the annual country music festival turns the whole town into a vibe and getting to work couldn’t be simpler with buses, easy parking and the airport just around the corner. About The Role If you love fast paced, high impact work, this is absolutely your scene. You’ll deliver person centred care that genuinely makes a difference for patients and their families, while backing them with the info they need to make solid choices about their health. You’ll be their voice when needed, their calm in a crisis and their go to support through whatever their journey looks like. Your days will be full of variety. Think responding to sudden changes, making smart clinical calls, supervising students, mentoring junior staff and working closely with ENs and AINs to delegate care safely and confidently. You’ll partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and families to support better health outcomes, and you’ll always keep cultural respect, safety and the HNE values at the heart of everything you do. Basically, you’re that steady, switched on, compassionate human who keeps things moving, keeps people safe and keeps the vibe strong even when things get wild. About You You’re fun, team focused and super reliable. You communicate like a legend, handle pressure without sweating it and bring a sense of humour that helps everyone breathe on those hectic shifts. You’re all about connection and compassion, and you pitch in whenever someone needs a hand. You’re committed to working within professional boundaries, delivering culturally respectful care and supporting your patients to feel informed and empowered. Plus, you’re up for mentoring, learning and being part of a team that backs each other hard. 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: 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.* 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 We provide culturally safe pathways for leadership and progression If you want a role that blends heart, hustle and proper teamwork, this is your sign. Let’s get you here. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Burch on Rebecca.Burch@health.nsw.gov.au Additional Information 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 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. 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 for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process 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 * 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. Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn ! ruralhealthincentive