Join us as Tamworth Hospital's newest Enrolled Nurse in Palliative Care. Use your passion for patient-centred care to assist patients and their family through their palliative journey.
Remuneration: $65, $70,655.00 per annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ604526
Applications Close: Sunday, 28th September
About the role:
At Nioka, every shift is an opportunity to bring comfort, dignity, and compassion to patients and families during life's most vulnerable moments. Working in the Nioka Palliative Care Unit is deeply meaningful and emotionally rich. A typical day might include reviewing care plans, administering medications, supporting families, collaborating with allied health professionals, documenting care and creating a calm environment for our patients. No two days are the same, but every day is grounded in empathy, presence, and purpose. You'll witness profound moments, and you'll grow in ways you didn't expect. Nurses often say this role teaches them resilience, emotional intelligence, and a deeper understanding of life and care – if this is what you're after in your next role, we want to hear from you.
You won't be working alone. New Enrolled Nurses joining the Nioka Unit will receive a structured orientation program designed to ease the transition into the role. You will also be supported by the Registered Nurses, Nurse Unit Manager and clinical educators. You'll become part of a close-knit team - Staff here support each other emotionally and professionally. There's a strong culture of debriefing, shared learning, and mutual respect.
As our new Enrolled Nurse, you will:
1) Be a strong communicator and enjoy being part of a team
2) Have a genuine commitment to holistic, patient-centred care.
3) Experience in palliative, aged care or acute settings will be highly regarded.
Essential criteria:
Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA
Where you'll be working:
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.
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. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
The Welcome Experience to help you settle into your new community
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
Fitness Passport - for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies
4) 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.
5) We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Dawson |
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:
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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 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 or
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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