There’s never been a better time to join Hunter New England Local Health District This vacancy is eligible for a NSW Health Rural Health Incentive package of up to $5000 per year in addition to award entitlements (paid on a pro-rata basis for part time employees). Apply now and enquire about an incentive package that will benefit you and your family   Remuneration : $67,357.32 - $94,568.

44 per annum 11% Super Salary Packaging up to $11.6k p.a.

Rural Health Incentives Location: Tamworth Hospital Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Casual, Temporary Part Time & Temporary Full Time   Position Classification: Registered Nurse – Surgical Hours Per Week: Up to 38 hours Closing Date: 31st December 2023   Where you’ll be working: Tamworth, with a population of 60,000 is a modern progressive city set in a picturesque backdrop of tree covered mountains. It is a family friendly city, offering a broad range of experiences from sport and lifestyle, art and culture, music and entertainment, cafes and restaurants and weekend adventures. Tamworth is located about halfway between Sydney and Brisbane, providing ease of access with 6 daily flights, you’re not too far from the city, but you and your family will have daily access to the benefits of country life Tamworth Hospital is one of the New England's largest regional hospitals, recently refurbished to boast brand new, state of the art facilities.

Tamworth Hospital is a major Rural Referral Hospital providing services to the North-West area of NSW.   About the Surgical Unit: Tamworth’s Surgical Service contains a 30 bed unit and is supported by a dedicated, professional and compassionate multidisciplinary team. The manager of this unit leads her team with a strong focus on patient safety and quality nursing care.

  About the role As a Registered Nurse within the Surgical Unit you will be responsible for the delivery of quality, compassionate and safe patient care with general surgical patients. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes, and exceed service delivery expectation. If you have patience, flexibility, good communication skills, and love learning, this is the role for you   Benefits : Great opportunity for career progression and professional development Training, learning and educational opportunities.

Personalised orientation and supernumerary days. Ongoing support by our dedicated management, education team and colleagues. Well-connected team in a family-like environment.

Yearly rural health incentives of $5,000 on top of your salary and award entitlements. 4 weeks annual leave for temporary and permanent employees (pro-rata if part time) and 6 weeks annual leave for eligible full time nurses. Full time employees will receive an additional monthly paid day off.

Superannuation contributions of 11% Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – offering professional counse.