Registered Nurse - Medical Ward - Incentives Offered

Registered Nurse – Inverell Hospital | Grow Your Career, Enjoy Rural Rewards

Remuneration: $81,748.17 – $114,771.98 per annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Rural Health Incentives
Employment Type: Permanent and Temporary, Full Time and Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: Up to 38 hours per week 
Location: Inverell Hospital, NSW
Requisition ID: REQ690689
Applications Close: Sunday 25th of October 2026 
 

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for applicants'' requiring sponsorship for this position.

Take Your Nursing Career Further in Inverell
 

Take the next step in your nursing career at Inverell Hospital! We’re seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our supportive Inpatient Unit, delivering high-quality care in a dynamic rural health setting.

With a minimum of two years’ recent acute medical ward experience, you’ll have the opportunity to broaden your clinical skills, make a meaningful difference to patients and grow professionally, with support from an experienced team and dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator.
 

Your Role, Your Impact
 

As a Registered Nurse in our Inpatient Unit, you’ll provide safe, compassionate and evidence-based care to patients with a diverse range of clinical needs. You’ll work closely with a supportive multidisciplinary team to assess patients, develop and implement care plans, monitor clinical progress and support positive patient outcomes.

This is an opportunity to put your acute medical nursing skills into practice, strengthen your clinical capabilities and contribute to a service where teamwork and quality care make a genuine difference to the community.

We’re looking for nurses who are:

• Registered with AHPRA and have a minimum of two years’ recent acute medical ward experience.
• Committed to delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
• Compassionate, adaptable and confident in a dynamic clinical environment.
• Effective communicators who work well within a multidisciplinary team.
• Motivated to learn, develop professionally and contribute to continuous improvement.
   

With structured orientation, mandatory education and ongoing support from our Clinical Nurse Educator and experienced colleagues, you’ll have the resources to build on your experience and continue progressing your nursing career.
 

Your Next Chapter Starts in Inverell – Rural Incentives Available
 

Ready for a fresh start, new clinical experiences and a rewarding career in rural healthcare? Inverell offers the opportunity to grow professionally, enjoy a relaxed regional lifestyle and make a genuine difference in your community.

Make your move more rewarding! Eligible nurses may receive up to $10,000 in rural health incentives in the first 12 months, plus up to $5,000 annually thereafter, through the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, subject to eligibility and scheme conditions.
Relocating is easier with The Welcome Experience, a free service supporting you and your family as you settle into regional NSW. From finding housing and exploring schools and childcare to connecting with the local community and employment opportunities for your partner, help is available to make your transition smoother.
 

When you make the move to Inverell, you can enjoy:

• A supportive team culture and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Paid Pareenta leave and 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible employees) 
• Opportunities to increase your take home pay with Salary packaging options 
• Discounted gym options with Fitness Passport 
• When joining this Inverell team, you will rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 annually thereafter through the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. 

Need more information? 
Click here for the Position Description 
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 

•  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
• 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 applicant
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• 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.  
• The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience 

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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