Staff Health Nurse - Incentives Offered

Flexible. Rewarding. Designed to Fit Around Your Life.

Remuneration: $40.02 - $56.19 per hour + Superannuation + Rural Health Incentives 
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 4hrs/week 
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: Glen Innes District Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ674808
Closing Date: Sunday, 12th July 2026



 

Looking for a nursing role that works around your lifestyle?

Whether you're balancing family commitments, studying, easing back into the workforce, or simply looking to complement your current nursing role, this is a fantastic opportunity to stay connected to clinical practice while making a meaningful impact.

Join the welcoming team at Glen Innes District Hospita providing you the flexibility to maintain your work-life balance while expanding your skills and experience.

Why This Role? 

This position offers more than just a few hours of work each week - it's an opportunity to:

• Maintain and strengthen your clinical skills
• Gain valuable experience across medical, surgical, palliative and aged care
• Work alongside experienced and supportive nursing professionals
• Supplement your existing nursing role or fit work around family, study or other commitments
• Build your rural health experience in a collaborative hospital environment

It's the perfect role for nurses wanting flexibility without stepping away from the profession.

About the Role and You 

As a Registered Nurse, you'll provide compassionate, person-centred, evidence-based care across our General Ward, supporting patients across a broad range of clinical areas, including: Medical, Surgical, Palliative Care and Aged Care. No two shifts are the same, giving you excellent exposure while working in a supportive team environment.

You'll need:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Current Authorised Nurse Immunisation Certificate
• Current CPR Certificate
• Current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence

A Team That Supports You 

At Glen Innes District Hospital, you'll be backed by experienced Senior Registered Nurses, a dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator and an approachable Health Service Manager who is committed to helping you succeed.

You'll enjoy:

• A welcoming and collaborative workplace
• Ongoing education and professional development
• Exposure to innovative virtual care models
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
• Open yourself to future opportunites within HNE 

Benefits: 

• 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.*
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families

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. Please note: the increased RHWIS allowance is approved until 30^th June 2026. Commencement after this date may be subject to change, including the allowance amount for which the candidate may be eligible. 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.

• 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.

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

• 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: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. 

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. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.  

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 HNELHD 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.  

HNE 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.  

Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn! 

#RuralHealthIncentives