Registered Nurse - Medical Ward - Incentives Offered
Your Skills. Your Future. Your Opportunity in Inverell.
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: REQ704726
Applications Close: Sunday 8th of November 2026
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for applicants'' requiring sponsorship for this position.
Looking for a fresh opportunity to grow your nursing career while making a real difference in rural healthcare?
Inverell Hospital is seeking experienced and motivated Registered Nurses to join our welcoming Inpatient Unit, where your clinical expertise, compassion and commitment to quality patient care will be valued every day.
Whether you're looking to expand your acute nursing experience, embrace a new lifestyle or take the next step in your career, this is an opportunity to work with a supportive team while delivering meaningful care to the Inverell community.
With rural health incentives available, dedicated clinical support and ongoing professional development, your next career move could be more rewarding than ever.
Make an Impact Every Day
As a Registered Nurse in our Inpatient Unit, you'll enjoy a varied and rewarding role caring for patients with diverse medical and clinical needs.
Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, you'll use your clinical judgement and acute nursing skills to deliver safe, evidence-based care, coordinate patient management and support positive health outcomes.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care across a range of acute medical presentations.
- Strengthen your clinical assessment, decision-making and care coordination skills.
- Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
- Build your confidence and expertise in a dynamic rural hospital environment.
- Access ongoing education, professional development and career growth opportunities.
You'll be supported from day one with a structured orientation, mandatory training and guidance from experienced nursing colleagues and a dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for Registered Nurses who are passionate about delivering excellent patient care and contributing to a positive team environment.
To succeed in this role, you'll have:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- A minimum of two years' recent acute medical ward experience.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A compassionate, adaptable and patient-focused approach to nursing.
Discover More in Inverell – Rural Incentives Available
A rewarding nursing career, a welcoming community and a lifestyle worth making the move for.
Located in the beautiful New England region, Inverell offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy a relaxed regional lifestyle while continuing to build a fulfilling nursing career.
Make your move even more rewarding!
Eligible applicants may receive:
- Up to $10,000 in rural health incentives during the first 12 months.
- Up to $5,000 annually thereafter, subject to eligibility and scheme conditions.
- Ongoing professional development and clinical support.
- The opportunity to build a rewarding career in rural healthcare.
These incentives are available through the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, subject to eligibility and scheme conditions.
Thinking of relocating? The Welcome Experience is a free service designed to help you and your family settle into regional NSW, offering assistance with housing, schools, childcare, local connections and employment opportunities for your partner.
Your Next Nursing Opportunity Starts Here!
Bring your experience, grow your skills and make a lasting difference at Inverell Hospital. Apply today and discover where a rewarding rural nursing career could take you!
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?
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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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