Enrolled Nurse Emergency Department

Make a genuine impact on Emergency care for our patients in Armidale's Emergency Department, all whilst embracing the breathtaking elegance our community has to offer.
Employment Type
: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time

Position Classification
: Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration
: $ $35.63 per hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week
: Up to 38

Location:
Armidale Hospital

Requisition ID
: REQ600928

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
About The Role
Armidale Emergency Department (ED) are excited to recruit Enrolled Nurses into their team as part of the Safe Staffing rollout. This is a great opportunity for Enrolled Nurses with experience in emergency nursing to use their passion and motivation to support the multidisciplinary team in ED, whilst experiencing the benefits that come from Safe Staffing; including safer workloads in clinical areas, better conditions that allow you to provide high-quality care, and a team culture that is able to prioritise the health and wellbeing of their staff.

You won't be working alone – you will be provided with a thorough orientation process including supernumery days and will also be supported by the Registered Nurses, Clinical Nurse Educators and the Nurse Unit Manager. The team in ED are a welcoming, supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team that are ready for you to join the fold. Staff are always encouraged and supported to pursue ongoing professional development and education opportunities – if you're looking to grow your career in a team that champions their staff development, look no further than Armidale ED.

Where You'll Be Working
Armidale is the main hub of the New England High Country and one of Australia's most elegant regional locations, known for its 19th-century churches and heritage architecture. A graceful city of tree-lined streets, Armidale is a five-and-a-half-hour drive from Sydney and less than 90 minutes from Tamworth, with daily flights between Sydney and Armidale taking under an hour.

The area is surrounded by beautiful forests, mountain gorges, national parks, and waterfalls, including Wollomombi Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in Australia.

Benefits
Access to The Welcome Experience to help you settle into the community

Collaborative team environment

Ongoing training and support

Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance

4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)

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 their families

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.

Requirements
Enrolled Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA

Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time or part time and temporary full time 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.

Need more information?

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

For role-related queries or questions contact Keren Fletcher on

Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).
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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. Please contact

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

HNE 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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