Multiple Registered Nurse opportunities await in our dynamic Tamworth Emergency Department - join a team where your care changes lives, your expertise drives excellence, and every day is an opportunity to make a real difference.
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time and Casual Opportunities Available
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ599136
Applications Close: Monday, 15th September 2025
About The Role
Step into a pivotal role as a Registered Nurse within our vibrant and dedicated team, where your clinical expertise and compassionate care will make a meaningful impact every day. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional, patient-centred care - from comprehensive assessments and personalised care planning to the implementation of tailored interventions and the ongoing evaluation of outcomes.
This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to excellence in healthcare, where your commitment to quality, safety, and holistic care will be truly valued and supported.
Why Tamworth Emergency Department
Tamworth Hospital is one of New England's largest regional referral hospitals, with recently refurbished state-of-the-art facilities.
We are a level 5 Emergency Department with a co-located helicopter retrieval base. Our department specialises in Trauma, Neurology, Acute Stroke, Orthopaedic emergencies, Cardiology, Surgical emergencies, Paediatrics, and Mental Health.
You will work with a friendly, inclusive team supported by Clinical Nurse Educators, Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Unit Managers, Clinical Nurse Consultants and Nurse Practitioners. In addition, you will have 24hr onsite support from Medical staff that includes ED FACEMs and VMO’s, ED registrars and RMO’s. Our dynamic in-house ED Multidisciplinary team extends to Social Work, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, ASET, ACE and Pharmacists.
With over 40,000 presentations annually, our ED offers a diverse and dynamic setting that includes a healthy mix of adult and paediatric patients. Our ED Models of Care include 3 resus bays, Acute Care, Emergency Short Stay Unit, Fast Track, and a designated Paediatric Emergency Unit. You will be supported in all areas of the department and as one of the largest teaching and referral hospitals within Hunter New England, Tamworth is full of exciting opportunities for career progression in our highly skilled multi-disciplinary team.
In collaboration with our nursing and medical staff, Intensive Care Unit, Mental Health unit, Paediatric department and Allied Health, we conduct regular education sessions to create pathways to learning and building healthy working relationships across all disciplines. Our modern education facilities provide an excellent simulation environment to provide regular interactive learning opportunities within our Multi-Disciplinary Team.
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:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Proximity to shopping and other services
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part 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
Requirements
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible
Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).Please elaborate on how your skills and experiences align with the role requirements and highlight the value you will contribute to the emergency team.Share the key reasons behind your application for this role and explain what aspects of joining the Emergency Team inspire and motivate you.
If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:
Are you a passionate and enthusiastic nurse with a genuine commitment to patient care and safety?Do you bring a positive attitude, a collaborative spirit, and a continuous desire to learn and grow within a supportive team environment?
Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!
Additional Information
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants.If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first. 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. 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 Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a Current 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.We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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For role related queries or questions contact Karina Dawe on Karina.Dawe@health.nsw.gov.au
📌 Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Tamworth