Registered Nurse – General Medical & Surgical | Hunter New England LHD (Multiple Sites)

Start: August onwards

We are currently seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join a range of vibrant and supportive hospitals across the Hunter New England Local Health District.

These contracts offer the chance to work across diverse clinical settings while exploring some of NSW’s most scenic regional locations.

Locations & Hospital Highlights

Armidale

A picturesque university town in the New England High Country, known for its heritage streets, cool climate, and strong clinical team culture.

• Regional hospital with medical and surgical wards, paediatrics, and busy acute presentations
• Close access to national parks, waterfalls, and wine country

Tamworth

A thriving regional hub with a strong community feel and excellent hospital infrastructure.

• Large regional hospital with broad medical and surgical services, ICU/HDU support, and specialty units
• Known for its energetic events calendar and strong lifestyle appeal

Manning Base Hospital

Located in the Manning Valley, combining coastal living with rural practice.

• Busy regional hospital servicing acute and chronic medical/surgical presentations
• Access to coastal communities, national parks, and relaxed lifestyle living

Additional HNE Sites (General Medical & Surgical Opportunities)

Opportunities may also be available across other Hunter New England facilities, including:

• Maitland Hospital – modern tertiary-adjacent regional hospital with growing services
• John Hunter Hospital – major tertiary referral hospital with complex acute and specialty care
• Inverell Hospital – rural hospital with strong generalist nursing exposure
• Gunnedah Hospital – community-focused hospital with broad medical/surgical scope
• Singleton Hospital – supportive regional hospital with steady inpatient and acute flow
• Moree District Hospital – rural and remote practice with diverse clinical presentations

Skills & Experience Required

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Strong experience in general, medical and/or surgical nursing (acute ward settings)
• Confident in clinical decision-making in a regional/rural environment
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication and adaptability across varied caseloads
• ALS desirable (not essential for all sites)
• Rural and remote experience highly regarded

Lifestyle & Things to Do

Working in the Hunter New England region means more than just a contract, it’s a lifestyle experience:

• Explore national parks, waterfalls, and hiking trails in the New England Tablelands
• Visit award-winning wineries and local farmers markets
• Enjoy coastal weekends around the Manning Valley beaches
• Experience live music, country festivals, and vibrant regional events in Tamworth
• Discover art galleries, heritage towns, and boutique cafés across Armidale and surrounds
• Relax into a slower pace of life while still having everything you need nearby

What’s on Offer

• Competitive weekly rates + penalties + super + termination loading
• Travel covered
• A mix of onsite and local accommodation options (site dependent)
• Opportunity to work across multiple supportive regional teams
• Exposure to diverse clinical settings and patient presentations

If you’re ready to step into agency nursing or keen to explore beautiful regional NSW, this is the perfect opportunity.

Feel free to send your CV through to me at angelina.irena@cmr.com.au, I’d love to hear from you.