Registered Nurse Emergency Department in Tamworth

Hunter New England Local Health District

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Part Time & Casual Opportunities

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Location: Tamworth Hospital

Renumeration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Incentives

Closing date: Tuesday 17th November 2026

Where you'll be working

Tamworth Emergency Department is a busy, dynamic and rewarding clinical environment providing care to a diverse range of patients from across the New England North West region. We provide a comprehensive emergency service with three resuscitation bays, an acute care area, a dedicated paediatric emergency area, Fast Track, Emergency Short Stay Unit (ESSU), Mental Health services and a co-located retrieval service.

About the role

As a Level 5 Rural Referral Emergency Department, you will have the opportunity to care for patients presenting with a broad range of acute, complex and life-threatening conditions. You will be joining a positive, supportive and inclusive team culture that places a strong emphasis on teamwork and professional development. Education and learning are highly valued, with opportunities to expand your emergency nursing capabilities through mentorship, in-service education, simulation training and collaborative learning with medical and allied health colleagues.

What you'll be doing

• Undertake rapid assessment, triage and ongoing monitoring of patients presenting with a wide range of emergency conditions.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to clinical deterioration, trauma presentations, medical emergencies and resuscitation events.
• Administer medications, intravenous therapies, blood products and other treatments in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Perform and assist with emergency procedures, including intravenous cannulation, wound management, ECGs and specimen collection.
• Participate in advanced life support and resuscitation interventions.

About you

We are looking for an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse who is clinically capable, adaptable and committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. Recent Emergency Department nursing experience will be highly regarded.

• Resilient and adaptable within a dynamic clinical environment.
• Committed to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.
• Confident in managing a broad range of emergency presentations while contributing positively to a supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Focused and effective during periods of high activity, competing priorities and critical incidents.

Requirements

• Current Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

The Perks

• 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.
• Strong clinical leadership and supportive management.
• A dedicated education team and Clinical Nurse Educators.
• Inclusive education opportunities involving collaboration with medical and allied health teams.
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero.
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance.
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees).
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees).
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses).
• 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.
• The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community.
• 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.

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.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.

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.

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