Registered Nurse - Incentives offered

Grow your nursing career in a supportive rural health team.

Remuneration: $81,748.17 – $114,771.98 p.a. + superannuation + salary packaging 
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week 
Requisition ID: REQ702515

Application close date: Thursday 12th of November 2026 

Join the friendly team at Guyra Multi-Purpose Service and grow your nursing career across Emergency, Inpatient and Aged Care. Whether you're experienced in emergency nursing or keen to develop your skills, you'll be supported to build your confidence, broaden your clinical experience and make a meaningful difference in rural healthcare.
 

About the Role

Reporting to the Health Service Manager, you'll provide safe, high-quality, person-centred nursing care across a range of clinical settings. You'll work collaboratively with a small multidisciplinary team to support positive patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
Emergency nursing and triage experience are desirable; however, support and supervision will be provided to nurses looking to develop their skills in this area.
 

About You

Are you a passionate Registered Nurse ready to broaden your clinical experience and make a real difference in rural healthcare? We're looking for a motivated, adaptable nurse who thrives in a team environment, enjoys new challenges and is committed to delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care.

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Current working rights in Australia.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a small, supportive team.
• Flexibility to adapt to the varied needs of Emergency, Inpatient and Aged Care services.
• A commitment to continuous learning, professional growth and delivering high-quality patient care.
   

Have Emergency Department experience or triage skills? That's a bonus! If you're keen to develop your emergency nursing capabilities, we're also happy to support your learning with guidance and supervision to help you grow in the role.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who's eager to learn, ready to embrace the variety of rural nursing and passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and the local community.

What We Offer

• A supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your clinical skills across multiple areas of nursing.
• Online learning and face-to-face education and training with visiting educators and experienced senior staff.
• Support and supervision to build your emergency nursing knowledge and confidence.
• Flexible working arrangements, negotiated with your line manager.
• Temporary accommodation, subject to availability.
• Award-based allowances in accordance with the Public Health System Nurses and Midwives (State) Award 2025.
   

Discover Guyra and Grow Your Nursing Career

Located in the beautiful New England Highlands, Guyra offers a welcoming rural community, a relaxed lifestyle and easy access to national parks, scenic walking trails, local cafes, shops and schools. Just 30 minutes from Armidale, you'll enjoy the best of rural living while remaining close to additional education, shopping and lifestyle opportunities.

Enjoy the benefits of rural living with attractive incentives for eligible applicants:

• $20,000 attraction incentive for the first 12 months.
• $10,000 annual retention incentive thereafter.
• Relocation assistance available as part of the overall incentive package, not in addition to it.

Join Hunter New England Local Health District and make a meaningful difference in rural healthcare. Take the next step in your nursing career in a supportive team where you can develop your clinical skills, build valuable experience and make a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of your community.
 

Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Karen Garth on Karen.Garth@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. 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. 

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary 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. 
   

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. 
 
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