Enrolled Nurse - Wee Waa Community Hospital - Incentives Offered
Big Community. Bigger Purpose. Join the Team at Wee Waa Community Hospital!
Employment Type: Permanent Full and Part Time, Temporary Full and Part Time + Casual Opportunities
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $33.78 - $36.70 Per Hour + Rural Incentives + Salary Packaging + Allowances + 12% Superannuation
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ659702
Applications Close: Sunday, 14th June 2026
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis with Microsoft Teams interviews held on Tuesdays
Wee Waa Hospital is seeking its next passionate Enrolled Nurse to join the team. This is a role where you can make a real difference, build genuine community connections, and enjoy the rewards of regional nursing. Step away from the pressure of city life and into a place defined by wide open skies, friendly faces, and a pace that allows you to truly enjoy life outside of work. Here, affordable living and strong community connections go hand in hand with meaningful work in regional healthcare. As an Enrolled Nurse, you will provide person-centred care across the patient journey, advocating for patients and their families, supporting informed decision-making, and ensuring safe, high-quality care at every stage. You will respond confidently in changing clinical situations, support discharge planning, and contribute to positive patient outcomes as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team. You will also play a role in mentoring students and junior staff, sharing your knowledge while working closely with colleagues to strengthen care across the community.
In Wee Waa, your work is noticed and valued. It’s a place where people know your name, connections run deep, and balance is part of everyday life, whether that’s time at the local Bowling Club, space to unwind, or the simplicity of country living. Feel valued, find balance, and discover the rewarding lifestyle that comes with living and working in the heart of country NSW. Apply today and take the next step in a nursing role where you can truly make a difference!
Why Join Us
✅ You may 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
✅ Monthly ADOs - enjoy regular long weekends and time to recharge (for full time employees)
✅ 4 weeks annual leave - with pro-rata options for part-time staff
✅ Paid parental leave - supporting you through life’s biggest moments
✅ Salary packaging to $11,600 plus novated leasing - boost your take-home pay
✅ Fitness Passport - affordable gym access for you and your family
✅ Employee Assistance Program - free, confidential support for employees and family members
✅ The Welcome Experience – supporting your move
About You
✅ Enrolled Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
✅ ED, urgent care, or triage experience highly desirable (or willingness to upskill)
✅ A strong desire to work in a rewarding role supporting a rural community
✅ Flexible, community-minded, and adaptable
Discover Why Locals Love Life in Wee Waa
- Convenience without the chaos - a well-stocked IGA, great local cafés, and all your daily essentials close by, with Narrabri just 25 minutes away when you need more
- Quality local facilities - enjoy a newly refurbished swimming pool, tennis courts, showgrounds, and a Bowling Club famous for some of the best Chinese food in the region (yes, it’s true!)
- Ideal for families - five schooling options including public, Catholic, and Christian schools, plus a strong community focus on sport, volunteering, and inclusion
- Adventure at your doorstep - camping at Burren Junction, hiking the Pilliga Forest, Pony Club horse riding, and family outings to the CSIRO Telescopes or nearby artesian hot springs
- A genuine community spirit - from the Wee Waa Show to museum breakfasts and lively Friday night raffles, there’s always something bringing people together
- More space, less stress - affordable rentals, open skies, and a relaxed lifestyle that makes it easy to switch off after work
Whether it’s footy on the weekend, fishing at sunset, or forming genuine connections, Wee Waa gives you the lifestyle, community, and breathing room to truly love where you live.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Natasha Middlemiss on Natasha.Middlemiss@health.nsw.gov.au
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. 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.
✅ 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 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.
✅ An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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.
✅ 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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