Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Incentives Offered
Deliver exceptional care in a dynamic rural hospital setting – Join Muswellbrook Hospital as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department!
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time, Temporary Full Time/Part Time and Casual opportunities.
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 per hour + 12% super + Salary packaging
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ611924
Applications Close: Sunday 21st June 2026
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis
Where You’ll Be Working
Set in the heart of the beautiful Hunter Valley, Muswellbrook Hospital offers more than just a job — it offers a lifestyle. Surrounded by scenic countryside, renowned wineries, and a welcoming community, you’ll enjoy the benefits of rural living while working in a modern, well-equipped hospital.
Our team is proud of the care we provide and the way we support one another. Here, you’re not just another staff member — you’re a valued part of a close-knit, collaborative team committed to delivering safe, person-centred care every day.
About the Role
Looking for variety, support, and the chance to build your skills? This role offers all three.
You’ll work across both the Emergency Department and General Ward, giving you the opportunity to expand your clinical experience while being supported along the way—with future pathways into peri-operative care, Renal and Infusion unit if that interests you.
In this role, you will:
- Deliver safe, evidence-based care across a range of emergency, medical, and surgical wards
- Work alongside a supportive and experienced team, including RNs, ENs, NUMs, and Clinical Nurse Educators
- Be part of a workplace that encourages learning, growth, and open communication
- Enjoy a rotating roster that provides variety and supports work-life balance
Short-term accommodation can be provided for up to 3 months to support your move to the area.
Support You Can Count On
We understand that stepping into a varied role can feel challenging—so we make sure you’re supported every step of the way.
- Guidance from experienced clinicians and approachable leaders
- Access to Clinical Nurse Educators and ongoing training
- Opportunities to develop new skills and explore career pathways
- A team culture where people check in, help out, and genuinely care
About You
You’re a Registered Nurse who:
- Holds current AHPRA registration
- Has recent Emergency Department experience, with triage credentialing (or willingness to obtain)
- Is passionate about delivering person-centred care
- Can stay calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
- Values teamwork and contributes to a respectful, inclusive workplace
- Supports and guides students, ENs, and AINs within scope
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:
- You may 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.*
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 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
- The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
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 Sharon Eriksson on Sharon.Eriksson@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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.
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.
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