Position: Registered Nurse

Location: Tamworth Hospital

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 + superannuation + salary packaging + incentives

Requisition ID: REQ693737

Closing date: Tuesday 13th October 2026

This is an exciting opportunity for Registered Nurses looking to develop their skills and advance their nursing career in a specialised critical care environment. About The Role Tamworth Hospital is seeking motivated and passionate Registered Nurses to join our 14-bed Level 5 Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Our ICU provides care to critically ill patients across the northern half of Hunter New England Local Health District, delivering complex multi-system life support and responding effectively to emergency situations.

Our Supported Introduction to Critical Care Program provides a structured and supportive pathway for nurses seeking to transition into Intensive Care Nursing.

The program is designed to make critical care nursing accessible to Registered Nurses in a supported learning environment. You will have the opportunity to build your clinical knowledge and skills while developing competence in a range of critical care practices and caring for critically ill patients.

About Our Team We are a friendly, supportive and approachable team who genuinely look after each other. Wellbeing is a strong focus within our unit, and we are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance while encouraging professional growth and development.

You will be supported by an experienced education and leadership team, including a Nurse Educator, two Clinical Nurse Educators, Nursing Management, the Nurse Unit Manager and Nurse Manager, as well as supportive senior nursing staff and mentors.

About You We are looking for Registered Nurses who are:

- Motivated and passionate about providing high-quality patient care.
- Committed to developing their knowledge and skills in critical care nursing.
- Excellent communicators who work effectively with patients, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
- Empathetic and able to provide compassionate care to critically ill patients and their families.
- Able to think critically, problem solve effectively and respond appropriately in complex clinical situations.
- Committed to working collaboratively and contributing positively to a supportive team environment.

Essential Requirements Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA Previous intensive care experience is not required for applicants seeking to participate in the Supported Introduction to Critical Care Program. We will support you to develop the specialised knowledge, skills and clinical competence required for a successful transition into critical care nursing.

What We Can Offer You At Tamworth Hospital,



you will be supported to develop your career in critical care through:

- A structured Supported Introduction to Critical Care Program.
- A theoretical component combined with supported clinical learning.
- Regular funded education days to develop your clinical skills and knowledge.
- Study leave to attend education days.

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.*
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Relocating? The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.
- Monthly allocated days off (full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave for eligible full-time nurses
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Salary packaging options up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport with discounted gym access for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and immediate 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 Alana Balderston on [email protected]

Additional Information

- 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. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact [email protected].
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- Job share / part time arrangements may be considered.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

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: 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 Recent 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. Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn ! #ruralhealthincentive

📌 Registered Nurse - Incentives Offered (Tamworth)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Tamworth