Registered Nurses - Incentives Offered

Grow your nursing career in a community that values and supports you.

Employment Type: Registered Nurses - Full-Time, Part-Time, Casual & Temporary (up to 12 Months) Opportunities

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $37.48- $52.62 + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Incentives

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ665750

Location: Armidale Hospital

Closing Date: Tuesday, 30th June 2026

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis with Microsoft Teams scheduled on Wednesday & Thursday afternoons

About The Opportunity

Build your nursing career in a supportive regional hospital while enjoying an incredible lifestyle in the beautiful New England region.

Armidale Hospital is seeking motivated Registered Nurses to join our teams across Medical, Surgical, COU and Theatre services, with full-time, part-time, casual and contract opportunities available. As a key regional facility, Armidale Hospital provides emergency, surgical, maternity, rehabilitation, allied health and specialist services, all delivered by a collaborative team committed to wraparound, patient-centred care. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive environment where you will continue to grow your clinical skills and make a genuine difference in the community. You will be supported by experienced leaders and multidisciplinary teams who are committed to your professional development, wellbeing and success within the role.

Why You’ll Love Armidale

Living in Armidale offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle. Enjoy stunning national parks, waterfalls and scenic walking trails, alongside a vibrant arts and food scene, historic architecture and the welcoming feel of a university town. Home to the University of New England, Armidale offers a lively yet relaxed atmosphere with strong community connections and convenient air and rail links to Sydney when needed. It’s the ideal location to build a rewarding nursing career while enjoying a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.

What You Will Be Doing

In this role, you will provide safe, evidence-based and person-centred care within a fast-paced clinical environment across a range of specialty areas. Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, you will utilise your clinical skills, critical thinking and sound judgement to support positive patient outcomes while contributing to a supportive and professional team culture. You will have the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and experience across a diverse range of clinical settings within Armidale Hospital.

About You

You are a motivated and reliable Registered Nurse with a strong commitment to patient-centred care. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate adaptability, accountability and strong clinical judgement.

Essential Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Approved Registered Nurse ANMAC code for international candidates

What We Can Offer You

✅ 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.*

✅ Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development

✅ Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

✅ Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)

✅ 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

✅ Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife 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

Additional Information

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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.

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

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Stephen Joyce on Stephen.Joyce1@health.nsw.gov.au

Information For Applicants

• 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. Please note: the increased RHWIS allowance is approved until 30th June 2026. Commencement after this date may be subject to change, including the allowance amount for which the candidate may be eligible. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au.

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: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

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: 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 nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au 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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