Casual Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Location: Armidale Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ624401

Applications Close: Sunday 21st December 2025

About The Role

You will be the go-to legend delivering warm, person-centred care while keeping patients, families and the whole crew on the same page. You will help people understand what’s happening with their care and back them up to make informed choices. You’ll keep things culturally respectful, values-driven, and safety-smart, even on the days when priorities collide, or behaviours get challenging. At the end of the day, you’re the calm in the chaos, making sure every patient gets genuine, thoughtful care - every time. You will receive access to orientation both virtual and in person, along with support from a clinical nurse educator and Nurse manager with access to continued professional development.

About You

You are the kind of RN who brings good energy, sharp clinical instincts, and a genuinely caring vibe to every shift. You love working with people, you’re steady under pressure, and you can juggle a busy day without losing your cool. You are big on teamwork, curious by nature, and always levelling up your skills. If you enjoy blending solid clinical thinking with real-world compassion, you’ll fit right in. 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:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Requirements

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Deliver quality, efficient and effective person-centred care which meets the needs of the patients and their families or carers.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations and the changing status of the patient.
• Requires an understanding of evidence informed practise and critical thinking.

Additional Information

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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants. 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. If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.

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Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Jae Hong Kim on JaeHong.Kim@health.nsw.gov.au

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. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au 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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