Join us as Tamworth Hospital's newest Orthopaedic Registered Nurse. Use your passion for patient-centred care to assist post operative patients
Remuneration: $ $51.09 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time, Casual Opportunities
Hours per week: Up to 38
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ603914
Applications Close: Sunday, 28th September
Tamworth Hospital's Surgical 2 Ward is a 26-bed Surgical unit, providing patient centred care to a large and complex variety of patients including trauma patients, elective orthopaedic procedures and complex medical patients. On any given day, our Orthopaedic Registered Nurses (RN's) are managing patients in the post-operative phase via attending to medications and activities of daily living; assisting with mobility and progression post-surgical procedures or post trauma; and working within a multidisciplinary team to ensure best discharge outcomes for patients. For the right candidate, there are opportunities to develop new skills in orthopaedics such as traction, care of spinal injuries, management of acute fractures, external fixaters and care of compartment syndrome.
You won't be working alone. You will be supported by the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), the Team Leader, as well as the Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE), Orthopaedic Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) and Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS') within the ward. The unit works on a 7-day rotating roster offering 12-hour shifts. You will be provided with a thorough orientation once you come on board, and your leadership team will assist to develop a learning plan to suit your individual needs.
As our new Orthopaedic RN, you will:
1) Work well and enjoy being part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team
2) Display willingness to learn new skills and in turn assist other staff.
3) Communicate clearly and effectively with both patients and other staff
4) Demonstrate your previous experience in surgical nursing
Essential criteria:
Current registration as a Registered 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
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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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