Overview
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Join Tamworth Hospital's Surgical ward as a Registered Nurse and provide patient-centered care to surgical patients. This position is offered as temporary full time or temporary part time until June 2027.
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time (opportunities until June 2027)
Hours per week: Up to 38
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ
Applications Close: Sunday, 12 October 2025
About the Ward
Tamworth Hospital's Surgical 1 Ward is a 31-bed unit providing patient-centred care for a wide range of patients with complex needs. Our Surgical RNs provide high-level day-to-day nursing care and may undertake local accreditation supported by the facility. The unit operates on a 7-day rotating roster and emphasises teamwork and development opportunities.
You will be supported by the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), clinical leaders, the Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE), Wound and Stoma Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC), and Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) within the ward. The team promotes diverse, inclusive engagement and ongoing learning opportunities.
Responsibilities
* Provide compassionate, patient-centred nursing care to surgical patients
* Collaborate within a dynamic multidisciplinary team and escalate care as needed
* Demonstrate strong communication and negotiation skills and apply relevant policies and procedures
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 the Hunter New England Local Health District, serving over 180,000 people. It is a major rural referral facility offering emergency, medical, surgical, maternity, critical care, mental health, rehabilitation, and outpatient services. The hospital is a teaching facility affiliated with the University of Newcastle, providing opportunities to work with clinicians involved in research, education, and innovation.
Tamworth combines rural living with access to quality schools, cultural events, sporting facilities, and transport connections.
What We Can Offer You
Hunter New England Health offers a challenging, location-rich career with opportunities for professional development and a range of staff benefits:
* Welcome Experience to help you settle into the community
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
* Ongoing training and development
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Annual leave entitlements (6 weeks for eligible full-time nurses, 4 weeks pro-rata for part-time)
* Salary packaging options
* Fitness Passport for well-being
* Other benefits as provided by the organisation
Need more information?
* Click here for the Position Description
* Find out more about applying for this position
* Eligibility list will be created for future temporary vacancies
* To be eligible for permanent employment you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or NZ citizen with current NZ passport
* We are unable to sponsor temporary visa holders if a local candidate is available
For role-related queries, contact Amanda Menzies at See the position description link for selection criteria. For assistance with addressing criteria, visit: Stepping Up is a NSW Health resource for Indigenous applicants:
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