Emergency Department Registered Nurse - Incentives Offered
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse looking for a supportive team, stunning location, and an opportunity to grow your career? Quirindi Health Service invites you to join a vibrant and patient-focused environment where your skills and passion will truly make a difference.
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Quirindi Community Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (multiple opportunities)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ583661
Applications Close: Monday 23rd June 2025
Where you’ll be working:
Nestled in the scenic Liverpool Plains, Quirindi—affectionately known as the “nest in the hills”—is surrounded by breathtaking sunflower fields and rolling countryside, just under an hour from Tamworth. The Quirindi Health Service comprises:
- Quirindi Hospital – a 24/7 acute care facility with Emergency Department
- HealthOne Quirindi – a co-located General Practice and Community Health service
Together, we provide coordinated, patient-centred care across a wide spectrum of health needs for a tight-knit rural community. You'll work in a team led by Health Service Manager Jodie Martin, who fosters a culture of inclusion, fun, and support. Our social club, quirky scrub days, and regular get-togethers are just part of our positive workplace culture.
About the role:
We are seeking Registered Nurses to deliver high-quality, culturally sensitive care across both physical and mental health presentations. You will:
- Provide person-centred care using evidence-informed practice
- Support clinical pathways, planning, and evaluation
- Deliver care aligned with National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes
This is an excellent opportunity for nurses at any stage of their career—whether you’re early-career looking to build rural experience, mid-career ready to broaden your scope, or seeking a balanced lifestyle to support your personal commitments.
About you:
You are a compassionate clinician who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. You:
- Are a team player with a collaborative mindset
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow in a supportive environment
- Bring energy, adaptability, and empathy to your role
- May be transitioning from metro, regional or private settings, looking to reconnect with patients and colleagues on a deeper level
Requirements:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Eligibility to drive in NSW
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
- Access to The Welcome Experience - settle into your new community with all the support you need to embrace rural NSW.
- Monthly ADOs (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
- Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 + novated leasing
- Fitness Passport – discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program – support for staff and their families
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Jodie Martin on Jodie.Martin@health.nsw.gov.au
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. Please note: 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 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 Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
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.
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 Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
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