Registered Nurse - Incentives Offered

Location: Tamworth Hospital

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging + incentives

Employment Type: Permanent full time & part time

Hours Per Week: Up to 38 hours per week

Requisition ID: REQ693750

Closing Date: Sunday 11th October 2026

Where you'll be working

Tamworth Hospital's Cardiac Care Unit and Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory provide a broad range of specialised cardiac services to patients from across the northern half of the Hunter New England region.

We are a friendly, supportive and approachable team who value looking after each other. Staff wellbeing is a strong focus, with an emphasis on maintaining a healthy work–life balance.

About The Opportunity

Tamworth Hospital is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Supported Introduction to Cardiac Care Program, providing a structured and supportive pathway for Registered Nurses to develop their knowledge, clinical skills and confidence in cardiac care.

As a participant, you will spend six months in the Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) and six months in the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (CCL), gaining valuable experience across both inpatient and procedural cardiac care. The position reports to the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) of the CCU and Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, with day-to-day support and clinical guidance provided by the experienced CCU and CCL nursing teams.

Across the 12-month program, you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide nursing care to patients before and after angiography, following pacemaker insertion and experiencing cardiac arrhythmias.
• Develop knowledge and skills within the cardiac catheterisation environment.
• Gain experience in angiography, PCI, TOEs and pacemaker insertion.
• Develop clinical competence and confidence across a range of cardiac nursing skills.
• Work closely with experienced cardiac nurses, medical staff and the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in ongoing education, professional development and reflective practice.
  
  

You will work part-time or full-time rotating shifts, including mornings, evenings, nights and weekends, as applicable to the clinical area.

About You

We are looking for Registered Nurses who are motivated, passionate and committed to providing safe, compassionate and high-quality care.

You Will Bring

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An understanding of the complex care needs of critically ill patients and their families and carers.
• Empathy, compassion and a genuine commitment to supporting patients and their families.
• The ability to think critically and problem solve effectively.
• A willingness to learn, seek feedback and develop your clinical practice.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  
  

Previous cardiac nursing experience is not essential. The program is designed to support Registered Nurses to develop their cardiac knowledge and skills through structured education, supervised clinical practice and mentoring.

Essential Requirements

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
  
  

Perks

• You may 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.*
• Monthly allocated days off (full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave for eligible full-time nurses
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Salary packaging options up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport with discounted gym access for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and immediate family members
  
  

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
  
  

For role related queries or questions contact Alana Balderston on alana.balderston@health.nsw.gov.au

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. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part-time vacancies.
• 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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.
• 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
  
  

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 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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