Registered Nurse - Incentives Offered
Join Wingham Rehabilitation Hospital and advance your nursing career in a stunning rural setting, where work-life balance and patient-centred care go hand in hand!
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, Temporary Part Time, Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ560924
Location: Wingham Community Hospital
Find Work-Life Balance in Beautiful Wingham!
Escape the hustle and bustle and embrace the charm of Wingham, a picturesque town nestled in the heart of the Manning Valley. Surrounded by rolling farmland, lush national parks, and the stunning Manning River, Wingham offers a relaxed rural lifestyle with easy access to Taree’s amenities and the stunning NSW coastline. Enjoy farmers' markets, boutique cafes, historic sites, and an outdoor lifestyle perfect for nature lovers.
Why Join Us at Wingham Rehabilitation Hospital?
- Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
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Work in a supportive, close-knit team of nurses, doctors, HealthShare, and Security.
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Care for 16 inpatients and support outpatients through Hydrotherapy services.
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Advance your rehabilitation nursing skills in a highly rewarding environment.
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Enjoy a genuine work-life balance in a scenic and welcoming community.
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4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees).
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Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true work-life balance.
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Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing.
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Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family.
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
Your Role
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Work with patients and families to develop individual rehabilitation goals.
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Provide holistic care that helps patients regain independence and reintegrate into the community.
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Participate in structured orientation sessions (morning, afternoon, and night shifts available).
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Attend one-day mandatory education at Manning Base Hospital if you're an external applicant.
Who We're Looking For
- If you're a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse looking for a fulfilling career in a stunning rural setting, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply Today!
Come for the career, stay for the lifestyle. Make Wingham your home and be part of something special.
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 Lisa Cantwell on Lisa.Cantwell@health.nsw.gov.au.
Closing: Tuesday, 8th April 2025
Information for Applicants:
*Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position. All payments made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis. Check your eligibility here - Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. If you would like to discuss your eligibility or current circumstances further, 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.
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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
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
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.
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