Registered Nurse - Audiometrist Opportunity
Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Registered Nurse with a passion for audiometry to join our Chronic and Complex Care team at Tamworth Community Health Service.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hourly Rate: $36.38 - $51.08 + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 16
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service
Why Choose This Role?
* Pursue 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.
* Gain support for your audiometry studies and ongoing professional growth.
* Enjoy part-time hours with flexibility to increase workload.
* Work independently with strong clinical support network.
* Enhance skills in high-demand specialty within respected health service.
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees).
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - true work-life balance.
* Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing.
* Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options.
About the Role:
This role will see you working within our Chronic and Complex Care team, providing hearing assessments to community clients referred by healthcare providers or through self-referral.
You will primarily work with children, ensuring they receive timely and accurate hearing assessments. The service operates Monday to Friday, within standard business hours.
Comprehensive support is available from Clinical Nurse Consultant, Nurse Unit Manager, and broader team.
About You:
* A qualification in audiometry from a Registered Training Organisation or at least halfway through studies.
* Strong communication and computer skills.
* Possess a genuine interest in working with children and providing high-quality client-centered care.
* Ability to work independently while knowing support is always available.
* Eager to engage in professional development opportunities, including study and conference leave.
Hunter New England Health prioritises creating a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people.
To be eligible for permanent employment, you must be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part-time and temporary part-time vacancies.