Registered Nurse - Medical Ward 1

NSW Health; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service in Tamworth is looking for a Registered Nurse to join their dynamic medical wards. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality patient care, engage in supportive teamwork, and gain exposure to a variety of clinical specialties. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive remuneration and valuable perks, including orientation support and salary packaging options. Ideal candidates will bring energy, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to patient advocacy, all within a welcoming community environment.

Benefits

Up to $10,000 in the first year under Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme

Access to The Welcome Experience for community support

Monthly Allocated Days Off

Annual leave for full-time nurses

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging options up to $11,600

Fitness Passport for family gym options

Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

Qualifications

• You must be a qualified Registered Nurse.
• Experience in delivering high-quality patient care is essential.
• You should possess strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Advocate for patients and support families.
• Respond to rapidly changing clinical situations.
• Work within a close-knit, highly supportive team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Assessment skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Bring your energy, your humour and your heart to a medical ward that never has a dull moment.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ634999
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Closing: Monday, 26th January 2026

Where you’ll be working

Welcome to Tamworth Hospital – a busy regional referral hospital with a heart as big as its reputation. We’re a place where collaboration comes naturally and everyone knows your name. One moment you might be linking in with ED or maternity, the next with mental health, rehab or surgery. It’s dynamic, supportive and full of opportunity to grow your skills. Located right in the centre of town, you’re close to great coffee, easy parking, public transport and the airport for quick trips to Sydney or Brisbane. Tamworth offers the perfect balance of city convenience and relaxed country lifestyle, with friendly locals, beautiful surrounds and a festival calendar that keeps the town buzzing.

About the role

If you love variety, challenge and learning on the run, our medical wards will feel like home. You’ll gain exposure to an impressive range of specialties, including:

• Stroke and telemetry
• Dialysis and respiratory care
• Diabetes management
• Dementia and delirium
• Eating disorder care

Med 1 offers high‑acuity, fast‑paced nursing, while Med 2 gives you broad experience across multiple specialties. Together, they provide an incredible foundation for developing strong clinical judgement and confidence.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person‑centred care
• Advocate for patients and support families
• Respond to rapidly changing clinical situations
• Work within a close‑knit, highly supportive team
• Build advanced assessment, prioritisation and leadership skills

About you

You’re approachable, positive and bring great energy to your team. You communicate well, pitch in without being asked and know how to balance professionalism with warmth and humour. You value teamwork, cultural safety and ethical practice, and you’re confident supervising students and working collaboratively with ENs and AINs.

Most of all, you help create the kind of environment where people feel supported, respected and proud to work.

How we’ll back you

We set you up to succeed from day one with:

• Comprehensive corporate and ward‑based orientation
• Dedicated Clinical Nurse Educators on both wards
• Strong leadership support from Tracey and the wider team
• A welcoming culture where questions are encouraged and growth is supported

You won’t just join a team – you’ll become part of a family that looks after its own.

The Perks

• 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.
• Access to The Welcome Experience – settle into your new community with all the support you need to embrace rural NSW.
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full‑time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full‑time nurses)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) – giving you the opportunity for true work‑life 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

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Dawson on [e-mail]

Additional Information:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit the Stepping Up Website.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: 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.

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.

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 [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‑free application process.

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.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New 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.

This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

* 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. Please note: 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 [e-mail].

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