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Join us as Tamworth Hospital’s newest Surgical Registered Nurse. Use your passion for patient-centred care to assist surgical patients!

Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time Opportunities until June 2027.
Hours per week: Up to 38
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Tamworth Hospital

Tamworth Hospital’s Surgical 1 Ward is a 31-bed unit, providing patient centred care for a wide variety of patients with complex care needs. On any given day, our Surgical Registered Nurses (RN’s) are responsible for providing high level day to day nursing care to our patients. Our patients often have numerous attachments that may require you to undertake local accreditation in, in which we are happy to support your learnings. Due to the complexity of our patients no two days are the same and there is always something new to learn.

You won’t be working alone. You will be supported by the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), the clinical leaders, as well as the Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE), Wound and Stoma Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) and Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS’) within the ward. There are many career pathways and opportunities to develop in your role including various scholarships and facility professional development. The unit works on a 7-day rotating roster. Surgical 1 is a culturally diverse team that is open and friendly.

• Be a dedicated and passionate clinician who is focused on the provision of compassionate care to our patients
• Enjoy being a team player within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team with strong advocacy skills for any escalation of care requirements.
• Have strong communication and negotiation skills, with a sound understanding of the relevant policies and procedures linked to best practice

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
• Allocated days off (ADO) each month (for full-time employees)
• Salary packaging options including meal expenses

For role related queries or questions contact Amanda Menzies at hnelhd-tamworthnursemgt@health.nsw.gov.au. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.