Step into a fast-paced perioperative team where your skills, ideas, and growth are valued every day.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time Opportunities
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $40.02 - $56.19 Per Hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ669098
Applications Close: Thursday, 25th June 2026
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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.
Join Our Perioperative Team at Tamworth Hospital - A Great Place to Live and Work
Tamworth offers affordable housing, excellent schools, and easy access to shopping, dining, and essential services. With a vibrant community, regular events, and an abundance of outdoor activities, it’s a welcoming and convenient place to call home while advancing your career in a modern and supportive perioperative environment. Our perioperative team is known for its collaborative culture, strong clinical support, and commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. Here, your ideas are valued, your skills are nurtured, and your contribution makes a real difference to the surgical journey of every patient. We welcome applications from Registered Nurses at all stages of their careers. Whether you are an experienced perioperative nurse or a newly qualified Registered Nurse looking to build your skills and confidence, we would love to hear from you.
Take the next step in your nursing career with a team that invests in your growth, values your contribution, and supports you to thrive! Apply today and discover where a career in Tamworth can take you.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking Registered Nurses with experience or interest in Scrub/Scout or Recovery to deliver safe, evidence-based perioperative care. In this role, you will:
- Provide high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures
- Work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, and the broader theatre team
- Prepare and maintain sterile environments and surgical instruments
- Support patients through the intraoperative or post-anaesthetic recovery phases
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement initiatives
This role offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment where teamwork, clinical judgement, and adaptability are essential. Shifts may include on-call requirements and participation in emergency theatre lists.
About You
We are looking for nurses who:
Are motivated to develop perioperative expertise, with experience or strong interest in Scrub/Scout or Recovery nursing (experience highly regarded but not essential)\
Thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining a focus on patient safety and quality care
Demonstrate excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills
Willing to wear a lead gown (essential requirement)
Why Join Us?
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
✅ The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources.
✅ Comprehensive orientation to the perioperative environment.
✅ Mentorship and support from experienced Clinical Nurse Educators and senior perioperative staff.
✅ Access to ongoing education, professional development, and HNELHD training programs.
✅ A supportive team culture that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
✅ Free onsite parking and a fantastic regional lifestyle in the heart of Tamworth, NSW, with excellent schools, affordable housing, vibrant community events, and beautiful natural surroundings.
The Perks
Sustainable Healthcare Focus - Join a team committed to delivering high-quality, environmentally responsible care – together towards zero.
️ Convenient Location - Enjoy proximity to shopping, services, and everything you need in your day-to-day.
Paid Parental Leave - Take time for your growing family while maintaining career continuity.
Financial Flexibility - Take advantage of Salary packaging options of up to $11,600 plus novated leasing.
️ Health and Wellbeing - Access discounted gym memberships for you and your family through the Fitness Passport program.
Support When You Need It - Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to support staff and their families through personal or professional challenges.
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For role related queries or questions contact Margaret Laidley on [email protected]
Information for Applicants:
✅ 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.
✅ An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
✅ Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
Additional Information:
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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