Rural Stroke Service

Overview

Lead the way in rural stroke care as part of a specialised and passionate team at Armidale Hospital.

Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Armidale Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until October 2026
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ603629
Applications Close: Sunday 14th September 2025

Where You'll Be Working

Armidale Hospital, located in the heart of the picturesque Northern Tablelands, is a 99-bed facility offering a comprehensive range of acute medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatrics, diagnostic, and allied health services. Armidale is a vibrant regional city known for its stunning seasonal landscapes, tree-lined streets, and outdoor adventures, including World Heritage-listed national parks just a stone's throw away.

About The Role

As a valued member of our stroke team, you'll deliver high-quality, evidence-based care across both inpatient and outpatient settings. Your days will include monitoring recovery, supporting rehabilitation, managing complications, and teaching patients and carers about stroke prevention and recovery. Working closely with a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you'll empower patients and families through education and personalised care, ensuring smooth transitions back home.

About You

You are a confident, compassionate clinician who thrives in a collaborative environment and brings a strong sense of purpose to every shift. You'll need:

• Proven ability to provide patient-centered, evidence-informed care.
• Effective time management and clinical prioritisation skills.
• Capacity to educate patients, families, and other healthcare providers.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

Requirements

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse

What We Can Offer You

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:

• Access to The Welcome Experience - settle into your new community with all the support you need to embrace rural NSW.
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• 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 family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Need more information?

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

Contact

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

Additional Information

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. 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.

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.

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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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 accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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