Registered Nurse - Emergency and Acute Ward - Incentives Offered
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- Registered Nurse
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- REQ642587 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Bring your passion for hands-on nursing to a close-knit rural team where every day brings variety, growth and the chance to truly make a difference.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time & Part Time Opportunities
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 + 12.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ642587
Location: Wilson Memorial Community Hospital, Murrurrundi
Applications Close: Tuesday 17th March 2026
About Us
Wilson Memorial Hospital is located in the picturesque Upper Hunter town of Murrurundi, offering the perfect blend of professional challenge and country lifestyle.
Murrurundi Hospital provides 24-hour emergency care, inpatient services, palliative care, aged care, rehabilitation and outpatient services.
You’ll join a diverse and collaborative team of experienced EENs and RNs, supported by a visiting onsite CNE and NUM. Additional education and mentoring are available through district CNEs and HSM/NUMs, ensuring you are well supported in your professional growth.
About the Role
No two days are the same.
One moment you may be caring for a patient recovering from knee surgery; the next, facilitating a retrieval in the Emergency Department. Working across the acute ward and ED, you will care for a diverse patient mix including general medical, post-surgical and palliative patients.
This role will challenge and grow your clinical skills as you assess and manage emergency presentations, utilising strong critical thinking and clinical judgement.
Essential (or willingness to work towards):
- Triage
- IV cannulation
- Venepuncture
- BLS/ALS accreditation
You’ll receive comprehensive support including onsite orientation, access to visiting CNEs, district educators and paid education days across HNE LHD facilities.
Strong partnerships with our neighbouring site in Scott Memorial Hospital provide opportunities to periodically work in Scone to further develop and maintain your clinical skills.
Structured 30-day and 60-day check-ins with your manager, along with annual performance reviews, ensure you feel supported and valued in your role.
About You
You are a passionate, hands-on nurse who thrives in both acute and emergency settings.
You are:
- Keen and willing to learn new skills
- Confident sharing your knowledge with others
- A natural leader who can step up and direct a team when required
- Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
Most importantly, you are enthusiastic about rural nursing and excited by the variety, autonomy and growth that comes with working in a dynamic small hospital environment.
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:
Be rewarded with up to $20,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
PLUS, Relocation benefits and family travel assistance
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated lease
- 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
- We can offer temporary on-site accommodation & study leave to support workplace transition or trainings.
Need more information?
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- Find out more about applying for this position
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Arvin Jay Cayabyab on ArvinJay.Cayabyab@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
* 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. Please note: the increased RHWIS allowance is approved until 30th June 2026. Commencement after this date may be subject to change, including the allowance amount for which the candidate may be eligible. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au.
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 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.
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.
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 nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England 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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