Grow Your Nursing Career. Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day
Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114, 771.98 p.a.+ Superannuation + Salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Hours Per Week: 38 hrs/week
Location: Armidale Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ679500
Applications Close: Sunday 26th July 2026
Grow Your Career in a Supportive Acute Care Team
An exciting opportunity is available for a passionate and motivated Enrolled Nurse to join the General Medical Unit at Armidale Hospital. If you're looking for a rewarding role where you'll be supported to develop your clinical skills while delivering high-quality patient care, we'd love to hear from you.
Working alongside experienced nurses and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, you'll become part of a team that values collaboration, respect, continuous learning, and excellence in patient care.
Why Join Our Team?
You'll be welcomed into a supportive and collaborative team of skilled nurses who are passionate about delivering exceptional, patient-centred care. Our 32-bed acute mixed medical unit provides the opportunity to care for a diverse range of patients across specialties including General Medicine, Acute Stroke, Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, Aged Care, Cognitive Impairment, and Cardiac Telemetry.
With access to ongoing education, professional development, and support from an experienced Nurse Unit Manager and Clinical Nurse Educators, you'll be encouraged to build your confidence, strengthen your clinical skills, and continue growing your nursing career while making a meaningful difference for patients and their families.
About the Role & You
As an Enrolled Nurse within the General Medical Unit, you will provide safe, compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to patients with a variety of acute and complex medical conditions. Working under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurses, you will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care and achieve the best possible outcomes for patients and their families.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated Enrolled Nurse who enjoys working in a fast-paced acute care environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care. You will be a collaborative team player with strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. This role provides an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical assessment, communication, and acute care skills within a supportive and dynamic team.
What You Bring
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Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse
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Acute care experience or relevant acute care training
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to adapt in a fast-paced clinical environment
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Commitment to continuous learning and teamwork
Discover the Benefits of Regional Living
Enjoy a rewarding career while experiencing the lifestyle benefits of beautiful regional NSW. Armidale offers a welcoming community, affordable living, excellent schools, stunning natural surroundings and a fantastic work-life balance.
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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.*
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Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
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4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
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Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
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Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
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Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Need more information?
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about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Megan Langford 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. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact [email protected].
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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.
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We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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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
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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.
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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: 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. by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via
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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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