Registered Nurse – Primary & Community Health - Forbes- (Casual)
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Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options are available to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay)
Location: Forbes, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: Casual
Applications Close: 13 April 2026, 11:59pm
Registered Nurse
Primary & Community Health - Parkes Health Service
About the role
This is an opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to work in an innovative and progressive rural health service.
This position is in Forbes and is part of the wider Community & Allied Health nursing team across Lachlan Health Service. Lachlan Health Service incorporates both Parkes and Forbes and staff work across both sites when required.
As a Community‑Based Registered Nurse, you will be part of an advanced‑skilled team of clinicians who are committed to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care. In this role, you will contribute to a flexible service delivery model, providing comprehensive support to patients, families, and carers across both community and ambulatory care settings.
Working within this team offers ongoing professional development, with a range of education and training opportunities available to support your growth, maintain advanced clinical skills, and enhance your practice. This environment encourages continual learning, collaboration, and the development of specialist capabilities within community‑based nursing. Rotating morning shifts 08:00 to16:30, 7-day roster.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
Helping you 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
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.
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 Erin Warren on 0467945959 or at Erin.Warren@health.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.
· 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
