Dual Registered Nurse / Midwife (Incentives Offered)

* This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $10,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).

Requisition Number: REQ679821
Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Dual Registered Nurse/ Midwife
Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable) 
Hours per week: up to 38 hours
Applications Close: 20 August 2026
Vaccination Category: A 
Location: Tumut

Grow Your RN Career in the Heart of the Snowy Valleys – Live and Work in Tumut.

Nestled at the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, Tumut offers the perfect balance of lifestyle and career. Enjoy a relaxed country pace with stunning natural surrounds, vibrant cafés, local shops, and a welcoming community. From riverside walks along the Tumut River to weekends exploring national parks and Blowering Dam, it’s an ideal place to recharge while making a real impact in healthcare.
Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes’ drive from Sydney, 4 hours 30 minutes’ drive from Melbourne 2 hours 30 minutes’ drive from Canberra, and 1 hour 15 minutes’ drive to Wagga where you can catch a plane or train.

About the Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced dual Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife to join our dedicated team in this critical frontline role delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients and their families.

As a dual Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife, you will:

• Your practice will lead to excellence in the care of women and their families, by your understanding of the importance of establishing a relationship between the women and yourself in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• You demonstrate the core midwifery values of patient centred care, trust and respect in every interaction with the women, families and colleagues. You are accountable for establishing and evaluating the women’s plan of care in partnership with the woman, and other members of the health care team.
• You will also be involved in the Midwifery Antenatal and Postnatal Service program and work in the antennal and postnatal clinics and home visits.

To find out more, please review the Position Description.

About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and respond flexibly to changing clinical priorities.
• A commitment to patient-centred care working across Nursing and Midwifery wards, cultural safety, and continuous professional development.

Why join MLHD?

• At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job, we offer the chance to make a real difference.
• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport, and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
• Up to $10k attraction and relocation payment  + $10k rolling annual incentive (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). 
  Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact, Judith McGrath, Facility Manager Judith.Mcgrath@health.nsw.gov.au, if you have any questions about this role.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. 
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander,  you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.