Registered Nurse - Emergency Department- Incentives Offered

Bring your expertise, passion, and commitment to excellence in emergency care—we can't wait to welcome you to our team!

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $101,299.48 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ619079
Applications Close: Thursday, 13th November 2025


The Benefits 
✅ Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*  
✅ 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
✅ 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 

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse in our Emergency Department, you’ll play a vital role in providing compassionate, high-quality care when it’s needed most. You’ll be supported every step of the way by a dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator, Transition to Practice Nurse, Nurse Unit Manager, and a team of experienced and caring colleagues ensuring you’re never alone in meeting the challenges and rewards of emergency nursing. Your role will include:

• Triaging patients and administering life-saving treatments
• Stabilising trauma cases and managing diverse medical emergencies
• Delivering holistic care and patient education across a wide demographic
• Coordinating inter-facility transfers and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

This is the perfect role for nurses who excel in fast-paced environments, think on their feet, and are passionate about delivering exceptional, compassionate, evidence-based care.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Here, you’ll find more than just a job—you’ll find a team that truly values and supports you:

• Flexible rostering designed to help you achieve the perfect work-life balance
• Continuous learning and professional growth with access to education, training, and career development opportunities
• A warm, close-knit team culture where Scrub Fridays, morning teas from our resident baker, staff BBQs, and social catch-ups are all part of the week
• Real career pathways within our health service, backed by strong leadership, mentoring, and genuine opportunities to grow and succeed

What we’re looking for:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Expertise in Emergency Care – Strong clinical knowledge of emergency care protocols, including trauma, cardiac, respiratory, and paediatric emergencies, with the ability to remain composed and decisive in high-pressure situations.
• Collaborative and Compassionate Approach – Ability to work seamlessly with doctors, paramedics, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care, while providing vital support to patients and families during critical moments.
• Advanced Life Support and Triage Skills – ALS and triage experience are highly desirable; however, successful candidates will be fully supported in obtaining these essential skills.

If This Sounds Like You, We’d Love to Hear from You!

About Moree

Moree is a vibrant, progressive town at the heart of NSW’s northern wheatbelt, proudly recognised as Australia’s Artesian Spa Capital. Nestled on the NSW/QLD border, Moree blends rich culture, heritage, agriculture, and natural beauty. With daily flights to Sydney, quality schools, and a short commute to work, you’ll enjoy more time for the things you love—whether that’s joining community events, exploring the region, or relaxing in the iconic hot springs.
 

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.
• Click here for the Position Description  
• 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 Mellisa Counsell on Mellisa.Counsell@health.nsw.gov.au
 

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 
 
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. 

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.  

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. 
 
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