Registered Nurse - Incentives Offered
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ610391
Applications Close: Sunday, 26th October 2025
About the Role
As a Registered Nurse at Barraba Multipurpose Service (MPS), you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care across a diverse range of services — including 16 Residential Aged Care beds, 6 Sub-Acute Inpatient beds, a 24/7 Emergency Department, Community Health, and a Day Centre.
Working in this dynamic rural setting, you’ll be part of a dedicated nursing team, rotating through morning, evening, and night shifts. This varied environment provides the opportunity to develop broad clinical skills and gain valuable experience across multiple areas of care. You’ll be supported to grow professionally, with opportunities to complete further education and develop competencies in triage, leadership, and acting as the nurse in charge.
Where You’ll Be Working
Based at Barraba MPS, a modern 22-bed facility established in 2003, you’ll be part of a service that proudly supports the vibrant Barraba community and surrounding rural areas. Our MPS provides a full continuum of care — from emergency and acute services to residential aged care and community health — with strong referral pathways to Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital for more specialised needs.
At Barraba MPS, teamwork is at the heart of what we do. You’ll join a supportive, collaborative environment where nurses work closely to achieve the best outcomes for patients, residents, and their families. This role is perfect for someone passionate about rural healthcare and looking to make a genuine difference in a welcoming community.
About You
You will bring:
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Proven time management and prioritisation skills in a fast-paced environment.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Be rewarded with up to $20,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.* PLUS, Relocation benefits and family travel assistance
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated lease
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information:
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Find out more about applying for this position
This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Kimberly Peake on Kimberly.Peake@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
* 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. Please note: 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.
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
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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 evmployees 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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