Vacancy title:
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Incentives Offered

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Health Care, Category: Healthcare, Doctors & Other Health Professionals]

Jobs at:
Hunter New England Local Health District

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 15 2026

Duty Station:
Armidale Hospital | Newcastle NSW

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 1 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

About the role:

As a Registered Nurse in Armidale Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED), you will be able to enjoy working under Safe Staffing Levels – meaning better patient care, feeling supported to provide best outcomes, and contribute to a positive and sustainable work environment. The Registered Nurse will be required to triage, treat and transfer patients, provide ALS, cannulation and venepunctures as required. If you enjoy the fast pace and variety that comes with Emergency Nursing, then we want to hear from you.

You won’t be working alone – you will be provided with a thorough orientation process including supernumery days and will also be supported by Clinical Nurse Educators and the Nurse Unit Manager. The team in ED are a welcoming, supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team that are ready for you to join the fold. Staff are always encouraged and supported to pursue ongoing professional development and education opportunities – if you’re looking to grow your career in a team that champions their staff development, look no further than Armidale ED.

Coming to Armidale from overseas? Candidates coming over on 189 or 190 visas are highly preferred – jump on this chance to be welcomed into this warm and inviting team!

Where you’ll be working:

Armidale is the main hub of the New England High Country and one of Australia’s most elegant regional locations, known for its 19th-century churches and heritage architecture. The presence of the University of New England and TAFE NSW Digital makes it a significant education hub, supporting a diverse economy and a range of jobs beyond typical rural centres. A graceful city of tree-lined streets, Armidale is less than 90 minutes from Tamworth, with daily flights between Sydney and Armidale taking under an hour. The area is surrounded by beautiful forests, mountain gorges, national parks, and waterfalls, including Wollomombi Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in Australia.

Benefits:

• 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.*
• Collaborative team environment
• Ongoing training and support
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• 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 their families
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Requirements:

1. Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
2. All overseas candidates seeking sponsorship MUST have obtained, and provide evidence, of registration with AHPRA and a positive skills assessment via ANMAC with specialty/code 254415 Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) prior to applying.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: professional certificate

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