Registered Nurse - Paediatrics and Special Care Nursery

Hunter New England Local Health District; Armidale; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Training & development

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

ADO's monthly

6 weeks annual leave

4 weeks annual leave pro-rata

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Sustainable Healthcare

Job summary

Armidale Hospital in Armidale NSW is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join the Paediatric ward, providing care to children with diverse medical needs.

You will assess, monitor, and document health journeys, support families, and contribute to education and emotional support. Opportunities to work in the Maternity ward may be available based on experience.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with Authority to Practice with AHPRA.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, monitoring, and documenting each patient’s health journey to uphold high standards of care.
• Collaborate with families to provide education, emotional support, and compassionate guidance.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to develop and deliver individualised care plans for children.

Job description

Welcome to Armidale Paediatrics and Special Care Nursery! Use your passion for providing compassionate, patient-centred care to children to progress your career through Maternity Services.

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: Permanent Full and Part Time, Temporary Full and Part Time, Casual Opportunities Available

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Location: Armidale Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ684717

Applications Close: Thursday, 8th October 2026.

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.

Looking to expand your career? Armidale Hospital provides the unique opportunity for Registered Nurses to work within the Maternity ward, depending on your experience and preferred specialty of your choosing. Professional growth and development are not only encouraged but truly championed by a team that stands by “growing their own”.

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.

Relocating? We've Got You Covered

Making a move can feel overwhelming, but support is available. The Welcome Experience is a free service designed to help health workers and their families settle into regional communities. From connecting you with local schools, childcare providers, sporting clubs, housing information, and community networks, the program helps make your transition smoother so you can feel at home sooner and start enjoying everything your new community has to offer.

Learn More: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

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:

• 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

For role related queries or questions contact Leanne Moore | [e-mail]

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

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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 [e-mail] 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 [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23.

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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