Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Rural Health Incentives

Employment Type:Permanent Full Time

Position Classification:Registered Nurse

Hours Per Week:38 hours per week

Location:Armidale

Requisition ID: REQ702843

Application Closing Date: Sunday 15th of November 2026

Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme

• $10,000 Attraction for 12 months

• $5,000 Retention thereafter (annually)

Bring your renal nursing experience to a team that makes a difference!

Join the supportive team at Armidale Dialysis Unit and deliver specialised care to patients while enjoying a welcoming workplace, professional development and a great regional lifestyle.

About the role

Armidale Dialysis Unit is a six-bed satellite dialysis service operating six days per week, Monday to Saturday. You will work alongside a supportive team, providing specialised dialysis care in a setting where teamwork and patient wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.

Reporting directly to the Clinical Nurse Unit Manager, you will work clinically alongside another team member, providing care within a 1:3 staff-to-patient ratio.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver safe, effective and high-quality acute and chronic haemodialysis care.
• Coordinate and prioritise clinical care and daily operational requirements.
• Take responsibility as Nurse in Charge in the absence of the Clinical Nurse Unit Manager, including delegating duties as required.
• Support patients and their carers through treatment and changes in their healthcare needs.
• Work collaboratively with the broader multidisciplinary renal team to achieve positive patient outcomes.

About the team

You will be joining a close-knit team that genuinely supports one another, fostering a positive workplace culture and a healthy work/life balance.

The service is supported by on-site nephrologists, social work and dietetic services, as well as a broader nephrology team based in Tamworth. You will also have access to a Renal Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Unit Manager to support your ongoing development and clinical practice.

About the location

Armidale offers the perfect balance of regional lifestyle, beautiful natural surrounds and a welcoming community. With excellent schools, local cafes, shops and access to stunning New England landscapes, Armidale is a wonderful place to live and work. Enjoy a relaxed regional lifestyle while continuing to develop your nursing career in a supportive healthcare environment.

Orientation and support

We are committed to setting you up for success. You will receive:

• An initial two-week supernumerary orientation period at Tamworth Dialysis Unit, with accommodation support provided.
• Dedicated support from the Renal Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Unit Manager.
• Orientation to unit-specific equipment, technology, policies, procedures and clinical competencies.
• Ongoing follow-up to ensure key milestones are achieved and appropriate education and support are available.

About you

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse with strong renal nursing knowledge and clinical leadership skills.

To be successful, you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum three years' postgraduate experience in acute and chronic haemodialysis.
• Strong clinical assessment, prioritisation and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead a team, coordinate shifts and delegate effectively. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and deliver safe, compassionate, person-centred care

The position offers eight-hour shifts, with the possibility of increased service demand requiring 12-hour shifts. Twelve-hour shifts will be available on a voluntary basis.

The Perks

✅ Sustainable Healthcare - Together towards zero

✅ Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)

✅ Paid parental leave to support your next big chapter (for eligible employees)

✅ 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

✅Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*

Join a supportive team where your skills and experience will make a meaningful difference to patients and the wider community. Apply today!

Need more information?

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Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Tina Straker on [email protected]

Additional Information

• * Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit theRural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact[email protected]. The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community.Learn more atwww.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
• 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 implementingthe 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.
• 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[email protected]
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part-time vacancies.
• Job share / part-time arrangements will be considered.
• 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.

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance withNSW Health policy directivePD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor 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 contactingSalaryPackagingPLUS!via[email protected]or 1300 40 25 23.

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

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