Enrolled Nurse - Incentives Offered
Deliver exceptional care while enjoying the welcoming community, affordable lifestyle, and country charm of Werris Creek.
Remuneration: $32.79 – $35.63 Per Hour + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Werris Creek Multi-Purpose Service
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ598677
Applications close: Sunday 28th September 2025
Where you’ll be working
Werris Creek Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) is at the heart of a vibrant country town just 45 minutes from the thriving regional hub of Tamworth. This friendly community is proud of its railway heritage, charming architecture, and strong spirit of connection. You’ll enjoy affordable housing, a lower cost of living, safe streets, and direct train access to Sydney with links to Brisbane. Families are well supported with local schools, sporting clubs, and easy access to high schools and tertiary education in Tamworth. Life here offers the perfect blend of rural charm, fresh air, and modern convenience.
About the role
As an Enrolled Nurse, you’ll work within the Werris Creek MPS, supporting both hospital and residential aged care services. Each day brings variety as you provide general medical, subacute, palliative, and aged care, along with first-line emergency response and community nursing. You’ll play a vital role in delivering safe, compassionate, person-centred care, while building strong relationships with patients, families, and the local community. This is a permanent part-time role, working 24 hours per week, where your skills and adaptability will make a direct and lasting difference.
About you
You’re a compassionate and adaptable Enrolled Nurse who thrives in a close-knit team environment. With strong time-management and communication skills, you bring professionalism, initiative, and a genuine commitment to person-centred care. You’ll value the opportunity to contribute to both hospital and aged care settings, embracing the variety and sense of purpose rural nursing provides.
Requirements
- Current authority to practise as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise workloads and respond flexibly in a dynamic environment
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
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 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 work-life 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
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Eileen Harris on Eileen.Harris@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information:
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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.
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
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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.
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 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.
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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* 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 mailto:HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au.
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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 Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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