Registered Nurse
Join the Inpatient Unit at Inverell Hospital – enjoy the variety that comes with working across varying wards, whilst soaking up the regional beauty that the Sapphire City has to offer!
Remuneration: $72,152.53 – $101,299.48 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Inverell Hospital | Kamilaroi and Gamilaroi Nations
Requisition ID: REQ612227
Applications Close: Monday 13th October 2025
Where you’ll be working
Inverell Hospital is a busy Rural District Hospital that includes the Emergency Department, Renal Dialysis Unit, Inpatient Unit, Maternity, and Surgical Services. The 32-bed Inpatient Unit provides both adult and paediatric care, supported by a dynamic multidisciplinary team of students, Assistants in Nursing, Enrolled Nurses, Registered Nurses, and Midwives.
Located in the heart of the Sapphire City, Inverell offers affordable living with house prices 73% lower than the NSW average, excellent education options, and a welcoming community. With convenient flights from Inverell Airport and scenic road trips to Brisbane or Sydney, the region provides the perfect blend of career opportunity and rural lifestyle.
About the role
As a Registered Nurse in the Inpatient Unit, you will deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred nursing care across a variety of wards. Working within a strong team model, you’ll assess, plan, and evaluate care tailored to each patient’s needs while collaborating with doctors, allied health, and support staff.
You’ll be supported by the Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Educators, and the wider Nursing Management Team, with a thorough orientation to set you up for success. This is a rewarding role in a friendly, close-knit team that values professional growth and even enjoys regular social catchups.
About you
You are a proactive and adaptable Registered Nurse with:
- Strong clinical knowledge and sound decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Capacity to plan, prioritise, and organise workloads effectively.
- A commitment to patient-centred care and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
- Ability to deliver safe, evidence-based care within a multidisciplinary team.
- Computer literacy and sound organisational skills.
- Commitment to the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
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:
- Collaborative team environment
- Ongoing training and support
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 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 their families
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Want to know more?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Megan Beveridge on Megan.Beveridge@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.
Casual opportunities may be available for recommended 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.
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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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. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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 HNELHD 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.
HNE 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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