Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation Acute / Sub-Acute Ward
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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.23 - $57.88 ph; $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Bathurst, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Applications Close: 17 August 2026 – 11:59pm
Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation Acute / Subacute Ward
Bathurst Health Service
About the role
Bathurst Health Service is seeking motivated and dynamic Registered Nurses who are passionate about delivering patient-centred care within a collaborative multidisciplinary team. If you are an engaged clinician with strong problem-solving skills and a desire to contribute to service improvement, we encourage you to apply.
Located just 3 hours west of Sydney, Bathurst offers a vibrant lifestyle with excellent transport links, sporting facilities, and a thriving food and cultural scene.
Our 31-bed Medical Ward provides diverse clinical exposure, including Stroke, Telemetry, and Palliative Care, supported by a highly skilled multidisciplinary and Allied Health team. The hospital also features an Emergency Department, Level 4 ICU and Maternity services, Paediatrics, Surgical and Rehabilitation units, and expanding Ambulatory and Hospital in the Home services.
An additional 8-bed subacute Maintenance Ward delivers short-term care for patients with cognitive impairment awaiting Residential Aged Care placement. The focus is on maintaining mobility, cognition, nutrition, and overall wellbeing, while preventing deconditioning and supporting safe, timely transitions of care.
We offer a supportive team environment, strong educational opportunities, and the chance to contribute to innovation and ward development.
Join a team committed to excellence in patient care and continuous improvement in the way we care for our community.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Melissa Belfanti on (02) 6330 5310 or at melissa.belfanti@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
