Make a real impact in rural health – Registered Nurse, General Medical Unit | Armidale Rural Referral Hospital
Remuneration: $ $51.09 Per Hour + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Armidale Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time & Part Time | Temporary Full Time & Part Time until
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: up to38
Requisition ID: REQ609500
Applications Close: Sunday 26th October 2026
Where you'll be working
Nestled high in the stunning New England region, Armidale combines country charm with city convenience. Surrounded by breathtaking waterfalls, gorges and world-heritage national parks, this vibrant university town offers a true four-season climate, a thriving arts and café scene, and a welcoming community. Whether you're a nature lover, a foodie, or simply looking for a slower pace of life with room to grow, Armidale is the perfect place to live, work, and thrive.
Armidale Rural Referral Hospital is a modern 99-bed facility providing high-quality care across surgical, medical, maternity, mental health, paediatrics, and emergency services. You'll join a hospital that's big enough to offer complexity and variety, yet small enough for every team member to make a genuine difference.
About the role
Step into a role where teamwork, learning, and patient-centred care are at the heart of everything you do.
As a Registered Nurse in our General Medical Unit, you'll be part of a 32-bed acute mixed medical ward caring for a wide range of patients — from Palliative Care, Rehabilitation and Acute Stroke to Aged Care, Cognitive Impairment, Cardiac Telemetry, and General Medical.
You'll be joining a dynamic team of young, bright, and compassionate nurses dedicated to delivering exceptional care and continuous improvement. Supported by a Clinical Nurse Educator and Nurse Unit Manager, you'll receive structured orientation and supernumerary shifts to ensure you feel confident and supported from day one.
This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen your acute care experience, work with a broad patient mix, and build your clinical confidence in a supportive and collaborative environment.
About you
You're a motivated and adaptable Registered Nurse with acute care experience and a passion for providing holistic, person-centred care. You value teamwork, communication, and learning, and thrive in an environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow.
Requirements
* Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
* Recent experience in acute or general medical nursing
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:
* 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
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Additional Information:
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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 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.
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 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 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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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 for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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