Day Surgery Enrolled Nurse

Step into modern perioperative care – where teamwork, learning, and community come together.

Remuneration: $ $35.63 Per Hour + Super + Salary Packaging

Location: Armidale Hospital

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse

Hours Per Week: 16

Requisition ID: REQ607335

Applications close: Sunday 28th September 2025

Where you'll be working:

Join us at Armidale Perioperative Services / Day Surgery Unit - a state-of-the-art facility opened in 2018, designed with modern equipment, spacious facilities, and an environment that supports both staff and patients. Located in Armidale, you'll be part of a vibrant regional city that blends culture, education, and natural beauty. With around 25,000 residents, Armidale offers a unique lifestyle: warm summers, crisp winters, and colourful springs. It's home to the University of New England, several excellent schools, and serves as the cultural and commercial hub of the Northern Tablelands. Well-connected with daily flights to Sydney and Brisbane, as well as bus and train services, Armidale provides both convenience and lifestyle.

About the role:

As part of our team, you'll support patients during admission and discharge for surgical procedures, focusing on people rather than processes. The unit runs on teamwork, collaboration, and high-quality care, offering you the opportunity to build skills in a dynamic perioperative environment. Shifts are 8 hours across the week and weekends, with hours spanning 7am–6.30pm.

About you:

You're a proactive, compassionate nurse who thrives in a team-based, fast-paced environment. You bring strong time-management, clear communication and a collaborative mindset, and demonstrate initiative, punctuality and respect in your day-to-day practice. You're eager to learn and grow, with knowledge of (or a willingness to develop skills in) ACCORN, AS5369, GENCA and infection-control principles. Flexibility to work 8-hour shifts across weekdays and weekends is essential.

Requirements:

• You're an Enrolled Nurse (Medication Endorsed where applicable) with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA.

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:

• Proximity to shopping and other services
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true work-life 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.

Extra perks of the unit:

We make time for fun – from Fun Scrub Fridays and monthly birthday celebrations to team lunches and a big Christmas lunch. Every three months, we also dedicate a day to education and development, keeping you supported and growing in your role.

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Additional Information:

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.

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.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:

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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 or

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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.

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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 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 for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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