Registered Nurse - Surgical - Incentives Offered

Casual/Temporary, Full time, Part time, Permanent

Join Tamworth Hospital – the perfect place to grow, belong, and make a real difference while being supported every step of the way.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time, Casual Opportunities available
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Rural Incentives
Hours Per Week:Up to 38
Requisition ID:REQ699822
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis

About our team

Tamworth is located the New England Region of NSW and is famous for its country music festival held in January. Tamworth boasts excellent sporting facilities with many major sporting events held in the region, and is only a short distance from the spectacular national parks surrounding Armidale.
Tamworth is surrounded by wonderful small towns such as Nundle / Barraba / Manilla who boast quaint pubs and boutique shopping.

Surgical 1 / General Surgery

The Surgical 1 team is a culturally diverse team brimming with life and enthusiasm for providing patient centred care. Our 31-bed unit sees a wide variety of patients with complex care needs, meaning no two days are the same for those who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, we are a culturally diverse team that is open and friendly. The team is focusing on organising more ward social engagements throughout the year such as Ugly Jumper Christmas in July dinner.

Surgical 2 / Orthopaedic

Surgical 2 is a 26 bed Surgical unit, providing patient centred care to a large and complex variety of patients including Trauma patients,



elective orthopaedic procedures and complex medical patients. Surgical 2 works on a 7 day rotating roster offering 12-hour shifts while being supported with a wonderful CNE, Orthopaedic CNC, and 2 CNS’s.

About the role

Surgical 1 / Gen Surgery

As a nurse on Surgical 1 you are responsible for providing high level of day to day nursing care to our patients. Our patients often have numerous attachments that may require you to undertake local accreditation in, in which we are happy to support your learnings. Due to the complexity of our patients no two days are the same, and there is always something new to learn.Patients are allocated individually but you are allocated a shift buddy each shift to support your learning and growth.

Surgical 2 / Orthopaedics

On any given day, you will be providing patient centred care by managing patients in the post-operative phase, attending to medications and activities of daily living.This would include assisting with mobility and progression post-surgical procedures or post trauma. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure best discharge outcomes for patients.

What you can expect

You will be supported in the role by your NUM, Clinical leaders and Education team. You will be provided with a comprehensive orientation to the service and facility. There are many career pathways and opportunities to develop in your role,



including various scholarships and facility professional development.

- Specialised clinical experience & skill development
Gain experience caring for patients across a broad range of general surgical conditions, strengthening your clinical knowledge while developing practical skills in wound and stoma care. You will also gain hands-on experience managing a variety of surgical attachments, including drains, PCAs, and complex post-operative care, within a rapid-paced surgical ward.
- Dedicated education & on-the-floor support
Work alongside a clinical nurse educator who provides ongoing support through regular in-services and bedside teaching to build confidence and competence.
- Supportive and inclusive team environment
Be part of a friendly, welcoming team with a diverse mix of ages, backgrounds, and cultures, with opportunities to connect through social events outside of work.
- Career development & progression opportunities
Build a strong foundation in surgical nursing with opportunities to progress your career through supported professional growth pathways within the surgical specialty.

About you

We are looking for nurses who are able to work well within the multidisciplinary environment. Our new Registered Nurse will display a willingness to learn new skills and in turn assist other staff, as well as a willingness to grow and develop in their profession.

You will have clear and effective communication skills with both patients and other staff, and previous surgical nursing experience will be highly regarded.

Hold Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, o

📌 Registered Nurse (Tamworth)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Tamworth