RN - Tamworth Hospital - ED

JPS Recruitment; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site shared nursing accommodation

Job summary

Tamworth Base Hospital & Health Service is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join its Emergency Department on a contract basis, starting 14 December 2026. This is a full-time role offering 24/7 coverage across a busy 20-bed ED, with the flexibility to work across the broader hospital site as needed.

Applicants should have recent ED experience and current ALS certification. The position includes on-site shared nursing accommodation and a minimum 4-week commitment, with 8–12 weeks

Qualifications

• Recent ED experience with ALS certification required.
• Triage competency preferred but not essential.
• Minimum 4-week commitment; full-time roster block (8-12 weeks preferred).

Responsibilities

• On-site shared nursing accommodation provided, with access to kitchen, laundry, study facilities, and lounge.

Skills

ED experience

ALS certification

Nursing triage

Education

AHPRA RN registration

Post-graduate Emergency Nursing

Active study in Critical Care

Job description

Tamworth Base Hospital & Health Service is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join its Emergency Department on a contract basis, starting 14 December 2026. This is a full-time role offering 24/7 coverage across a busy 20-bed ED, with the flexibility to work across the broader hospital site as needed. The successful candidate will bring recent emergency department experience and current ALS certification to a role that values clinical skill, adaptability, and a commitment to quality patient care in a regional healthcare setting.

• Recent ED experience with current ALS certification required; triage competency preferred but not essential
• Minimum 4-week commitment, full-time roster block (8-12 weeks preferred)
• On-site shared nursing accommodation provided, with access to kitchen, laundry, study facilities, and lounge

Preferred Requirements

• Minimum 12 months recent experience working in an emergency department
• Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly across different clinical areas and rosters
• Reliable access to transport and willingness to drive to site
• Triage competency certificate or demonstrated triage experience (preferred but not essential)

Preferred Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Australasian Triage Scale (ATS) competency or equivalent emergency nursing qualification
• Post-graduate qualification or active study in Emergency Nursing or Critical Care