Welcome to Armidale Paediatrics Use your passion for providing compassionate, patient-centred care to children, young people and their families to support your community.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Until Februrary 2027)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $74, $104, % Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ623448
Location: Armidale Hospital
Closing: Sunday, 14th December 2025
At Armidale Hospital, we are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Paediatric ward. In this dynamic position, you'll play a key role in providing outstanding care to children with a wide range of medical needs. On any given day, you will be assessing, monitoring, and carefully documenting each patient's health journey to uphold the highest standards of care. Alongside clinical responsibilities, you'll collaborate closely with families; offering education, emotional support, and compassionate guidance to help them navigate their healthcare experience.
You won't be working alone. You'll be supported by the Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Educators throughout the hospital, as well as your fellow Registered Nurses. Teamwork is central to this role, as you work with a multidisciplinary team to develop and deliver individualised care plans that address the unique needs of every child. If you're ready to join a dedicated team where your skill and empathy come together to create meaningful, life-changing impacts for children and their families, then look no further than Armidale Paediatrics
Where you'll be working:
As the region's major referral centre, Armidale Rural Referral Hospital (ARRH) offers a wide range of services including emergency, medical, surgical, rehabilitation, orthopaedic, and paediatric care. It's a place where professionals can enjoy a meaningful career while embracing an exceptional regional lifestyle.
Armidale is the main hub of the New England High Country and one of Australia's most elegant regional locations, known for its 19th-century churches and heritage architecture. A graceful city of tree-lined streets, Armidale is a five-and-a-half-hour drive from Sydney and less than 90 minutes from Tamworth, with daily flights between Sydney and Armidale taking under an hour. The area is surrounded by beautiful forests, mountain gorges, national parks, and waterfalls, including Wollomombi Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in Australia.
Essential criteria:
* Current registration as a Registered Nurse with Authority to Practice with 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. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
* Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
* 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
* 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 temporary full and part time vacancies
4) We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position
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Information for Applicants:
* 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-
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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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.
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 HNELHD- for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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 or
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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