Registered Nurse - 10-20k Incentives offered
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; Permanent Part Time (Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$74,317.94 - $104,336.27 pa; $37.48 - $52.62 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health – Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (conditions apply – to find out more, visit Western NSW LHD Incentives)
Location: Coonabarabran, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Applications Close: 6 April 2026 – 11:59pm
Registered Nurse – 10-20k Incentives Offered
Coonabarabran Health Service
About the role
Join the crew at Coona!
Join a close‑knit rural hospital where your nursing skills make a real difference every day.
A Registered Nurse at Coonabarabran Hospital steps into a role that blends broad clinical practice with meaningful community impact. Working within a small but highly capable rural health service, RNs provide essential care across the 24‑hour emergency department, acute inpatient unit, and integrated community health programs. The environment offers a wide scope of practice, strong autonomy, and close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, allowing nurses to develop advanced assessment, decision‑making, and leadership skills. As part of the Western NSW Local Health District, RNs benefit from structured professional development, supportive clinical governance, and clear pathways for career progression. This role suits a nurse who values variety, teamwork, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in a welcoming regional community.
Coonabarabran is a picturesque township in the Warrumbungle Shire, positioned between the Central West and Northwest Slopes of NSW. It has a population of around 2,387, offering a close‑knit, community‑oriented environment with scenic drives, hiking trails, wildlife encounters and expansive night skies.
Coonabarabran is widely recognised as the gateway to Australia’s first Dark Sky Park, thanks to its clean air, high altitude, and minimal light pollution. This makes it a standout destination for astronomy enthusiasts and visitors seeking a unique regional experience.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
Helping you to move to Western NSW
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at The Welcome Experience
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Larissa Wilkin on (02) 6849 1620 or at Larissa.wilkin@heatlh.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
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