Remuneration: $75,011.91 - $81,508.14 + 12% super

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until November 2027

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse

Requisition ID: REQ680948

Application close date: Sunday 20th September 2026

Bring your curiosity, compassion and commitment to Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital — and let us support you as you begin your nursing career.

Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital is a busy regional referral facility providing acute and specialist healthcare services to Tamworth and the broader New England and Northwest communities.

The New Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program will provide you with the opportunity to gain broad clinical experience across medical, surgical and rehabilitation settings while being supported by experienced nursing and multidisciplinary teams, and becoming part of a close and supportive healthcare community.

About The Role

As a New Graduate Enrolled Nurse, you will have the opportunity to consolidate your nursing knowledge and develop your clinical skills through planned rotations across a variety of inpatient environments.

You will work alongside Registered Nurses, Assistants in Nursing, Nurse Unit Managers, medical officers, allied health professionals and clinical educators who are committed to supporting you as you develop into a confident and capable Enrolled Nurse.

You Will

- Contribute to the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised nursing care.
- Provide clinical care within your approved scope of practice.
- Administer medications in accordance with your endorsement and NSW Health policies and procedures.
- Recognise and escalate changes in a patient's condition and other safety concerns.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families and members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Support admission, transfer, rehabilitation and discharge processes.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Participate in clinical handover, education, evidence-based practice and quality improvement activities.

Your ward-specific knowledge, advanced clinical skills, familiarity with local systems and confidence managing competing priorities will develop throughout the program.

Essential Requirements

- Current registration with AHPRA as an Enrolled Nurse, or eligibility to obtain registration prior to commencement.

What support will I receive? We Understand That Transitioning From Student To Enrolled Nurse Is a Significant Step. You Will Be Supported Throughout Your

Graduate Year Through a Structured Transition-to-practice Program, Including

- Orientation to Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital and each allocated ward.
- Supported learning objectives and ward-based competency development.
- Clinical guidance from experienced Registered Nurses, Nurse Unit Managers and clinical educators.
- Regular check-ins,



feedback and opportunities to reflect on your progress.
- Access to education and professional development opportunities.
- Appropriate clinical and professional escalation pathways.
- Gradual development of confidence and independence within your scope of practice.

Why join us? ✅ Gain broad clinical experience across medical, surgical and rehabilitation environments. ✅Build a strong and versatile foundation for your nursing career.

✅Experience a range of specialties while remaining within one supportive facility.

✅Develop an understanding of the patient journey from acute care through to recovery and rehabilitation.

✅Identify your future clinical interests and career pathways.

✅Access education and ongoing professional development.

✅Develop your confidence and clinical capability within a supportive team environment.

✅ Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

✅ 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full 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

Need more information?

- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Bernadette Brennan on [email protected] Relocating? We've Got You Covered

Making a move can feel overwhelming, but support is available.

The Welcome Experience is a free service designed to help health workers and their families settle into regional communities. From connecting you with local schools, childcare providers, sporting clubs, housing information, and community networks, the program helps make your transition smoother so you can feel at home sooner and start enjoying everything your new community has to offer.

Learn More: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Additional Information 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 Current 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 temporary full time & part time vacancies

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 [email protected] for confidential support.

Information for Applicants

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: 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 [email protected] 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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