Registered Nurse Quality, ILPN & Staff Health - Incentives Offered
Champion infection prevention as a local role model across Boggabri's rural healthcare hub.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 12
Requisition ID: REQ648993
Location: Boggabri Multi-Purpose Service
Applications Close: Tuesday 21st April 2026
Where you’ll be working
Boggabri Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) sits in northwest NSW, just 1.5 hours from Tamworth in a welcoming rural town of around 1,000 people. The service includes 16 Residential Aged Care beds, 4 acute care beds and a 2-bed Emergency Department, staffed by a close-knit team of Registered Nurses (RNs), Endorsed Enrolled Nurses (EENs), Enrolled Nurses (ENs) and Assistants in Nursing (AINs). This family-like environment ensures your care has immediate, visible impact on patients and colleagues.
About the role
As Registered Nurse – Quality, ILPN & Staff Health, you'll deliver a multi-dimensional role incorporating quality auditing, infection prevention leadership and staff health vaccination programs across Boggabri MPS. You'll act as a local role model for infection prevention practices, linking with off-site Infection Prevention Clinical Nurse Consultants (CNCs), while driving quality improvement and supporting staff immunisation.
You'll feel confident from day one with networked support from other HNE staff in similar roles, plus access to training for the Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control certificate to build your specialist capabilities.
About you
You're friendly, time-efficient and committed to quality, infection prevention and staff health principles, thriving in small rural teams where your multifaceted contributions make a real difference.
You bring:
- Current AHPRA registration as Registered Nurse (RN)
- Nurse Immuniser Qualifications
- Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control certificate (or commitment to attain)
- Strong quality auditing skills and understanding of infection control principles
- Staff health/immunisation knowledge
- Commitment to rural healthcare excellence
These qualities will help you excel in this rewarding, high-impact rural role protecting both patients and staff.
The Perks
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.*
✅Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
✅4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
✅Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
✅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
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Amanda Boxsell on Amanda.Boxsell@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
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. 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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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.
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.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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