Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full and Part Time, Temporary Full and Part Time, Casual Opportunities Available
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Armidale Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ684717
Applications Close: Thursday, 8th October 2026.

At Armidale Hospital, we are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Paediatric ward. In this dynamic position, you’ll play a key role in providing outstanding care to children with a wide range of medical needs. On any given day, you will be assessing, monitoring, and carefully documenting each patient’s health journey to uphold the highest standards of care. Alongside clinical responsibilities, you’ll collaborate closely with families; offering education, emotional support, and compassionate guidance to help them navigate their healthcare experience.

Looking to expand your career? Armidale Hospital provides the unique opportunity for Registered Nurses to work within the Maternity ward, depending on your experience and preferred specialty of your choosing. Professional growth and development are not only encouraged but truly championed by a team that stands by “growing their own”.

You won’t be working alone. You’ll be supported by the Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Educators throughout the hospital, as well as your fellow Registered Nurses. Teamwork is central to this role, as you work with a multidisciplinary team to develop and deliver individualised care plans that address the unique needs of every child. If you’re ready to join a dedicated team where your skill and empathy come together to create meaningful,



life-changing impacts for children and their families, then look no further than Armidale Paediatrics!

Where you’ll be working:

As the region’s major referral centre, Armidale Rural Referral Hospital (ARRH) offers a wide range of services including emergency, medical, surgical, rehabilitation, orthopaedic, and paediatric care. It’s a place where professionals can enjoy a meaningful career while embracing an exceptional regional lifestyle.

Armidale is the main hub of the Recent England High Country and one of Australia’s most elegant regional locations, known for its 19th-century churches and heritage architecture. A graceful city of tree-lined streets, Armidale is a five-and-a-half-hour drive from Sydney and less than 90 minutes from Tamworth, with daily flights between Sydney and Armidale taking under an hour. The area is surrounded by beautiful forests, mountain gorges, national parks, and waterfalls, including Wollomombi Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in Australia.

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

Essential criteria:
⭐ Current registration as a Registered Nurse with Authority to Practice with AHPRA.

What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)

- Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families

- ADO's each month (for full-time employees)

- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)

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

- Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.

- Fitness Passport

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full and part time and temporary full and part time vacancies
4) This role is accepting overseas candidates with AHPRA and ANMAC assessment for ANZSCO code 254111 Midwife.

For role related queries or questions contact Leanne Moore | [email protected]

📌 Registered Nurse (Armidale)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Armidale