Registered Nurse - Medical - Incentives Offered

NSW Health; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rural Incentive Scheme

Welcome Experience

6 weeks annual leave (full-time)

Salary packaging options

Professional development opportunities

EAP for staff and family

Job summary

Join Tamworth Hospital under NSW Health, a facility where registered nurses deliver comprehensive medical ward care with a focus on patient safety and outcomes.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, assess needs, and contribute to professional development while enjoying rural incentive schemes and supportive leadership.

Qualifications

• Hold Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Effective communication and ability to work with diverse clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, patient-centred care to medical ward patients.
• Assess patients, plan and coordinate care, and respond to changing conditions.
• Advocate for patients/families and support junior staff and nursing students.

Skills

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Team collaboration

Job description

Registered Nurse - Medical - Incentives Offered

Join Tamworth Hospital – the perfect place to grow, belong, and make a real difference while being supported every step of the way.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time, Casual Opportunities available
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Rural Incentives
Hours Per Week:Up to 38
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis

About the role

As a Registered Nurse across our Medical Wards, you'll deliver safe, compassionate and person-centred care to patients with diverse and complex medical needs. You'll assess patients, plan and coordinate care, respond to changing clinical conditions and collaborate with a supportive multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.

You'll also advocate for patients and families, support junior staff and nursing students, and contribute to a positive, safe and collaborative workplace.

You'll work closely with nursing leadership, including the Nursing Unit Manager, while developing your clinical skills and confidence in a rewarding medical nursing environment.

Join our dynamic Medical Ward, where teamwork, compassion and exceptional patient care come together! Work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team, build your clinical confidence and expand your skills while making a real difference in patients’ lives. Come grow, thrive and make an impact with us!

What you can expect

You'll be welcomed into a supportive team environment where learning, collaboration and professional development are valued. Our nursing leaders and experienced colleagues will provide guidance and encouragement as you build your confidence and clinical skills.

We aim to support your transition through ward orientation, ongoing education, clinical learning opportunities and mentoring, helping you feel confident, supported and empowered to thrive in your role.

About you

We're looking for passionate, compassionate and motivated Registered Nurses who thrive in a dynamic team environment and are committed to making a difference!

• Hold Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Effectively communicate and enjoy working amongst a variety of teams & clinical environments.

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.

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:

• You may be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
• The Welcome Experience to help you settle into your new community
• A welcoming and supportive team culture where nurses are valued, respected and encouraged to grow.
• Exposure to a diverse range of acute and complex medical presentations, providing excellent opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge and skills.
• 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

Additional Information

• *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. 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 ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
• 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.
• 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 ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.
• The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Information for applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

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 ***************@health.nsw.gov.au 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 *********@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

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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