Bring your skills to a supportive team and make a real difference every shift at Armidale Hospital.
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $36.72 - $39.91 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ670758
Location: Armidale Hospital
Closing Date: Sunday 21st June 2026
About the Opportunity
Join the dedicated casual nursing team at Armidale Hospital, a key regional referral hospital delivering high-quality care to the New England community. This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment, providing care across a range of clinical areas while making a meaningful impact on patients and their families. You will be supported by experienced Clinical Nurse Educators, Patient Access Managers, and Assistant Nurse Unit Managers, ensuring you have guidance in your day-to-day role. You’ll also receive a comprehensive orientation program (both virtual and face-to-face), along with ongoing support from Nurse Managers and access to continued professional development opportunities.
What You Will Be Doing
In this role, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care, supporting patients and their families throughout their healthcare journey.
You will:
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care in line with your scope of practice
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team
- Support patients to understand their care and make informed decisions
- Maintain a culturally respectful, values-driven approach to care
- Adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Contribute positively to a collaborative team culture
You will play an important role in ensuring patients receive consistent, thoughtful, and high-quality care every shift.
About you
You are an Enrolled Nurse who brings strong clinical skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine passion for patient care.
Essential requirements:
- A calm and adaptable approach in busy clinical environments
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- A commitment to delivering safe, person-centred care
- A willingness to learn and continue developing your clinical skills
If you enjoy working in a supportive team and making a real difference in people’s lives, this role is for you.
What we can offer you:
✅Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
✅ Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
✅ 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
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 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.
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For role related queries or questions contact Jae Hong Kim on [email protected]
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
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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 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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