Registered Nurse - 5-10k Incentives Offered
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- Registered Nurse
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- REQ615129 Requisition #
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- 4 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Full Time / Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 pa / $36.39 - $ 51.09 per hour (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health – Western NSW LHD Incentives (conditions apply and may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours – to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme)
Location: Cowra, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Applications Close: 30 October 2025 – 11:59pm
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Department - 5-10k Incentives Offered
Cowra Health Service
About the role
Be part of this exciting transition – Cowra Hospital is now hiring more passionate professionals to support patients and communities in the new space designed for innovation, integration, and excellence.
As a Registered Nurse – Emergency Department at Cowra Health Service, you will be integral to achieving our goal of healthier rural people and thriving communities. You will be working in a fast paced environment together with a team that excels under pressure and prides itself on exceeding the high standard of care set by the Western NSW Local Health District. This is a key emergency department supporting patients within the region and is a crucial emergency service for the community.
The successful applicant will be based mostly in the Emergency Department and Emergency Skills are essential to this role. Occasionally, the successful applicant may be asked to work in other areas of the hospital as a need arises.
This is a super opportunity to boost your professional expertise; with exciting opportunities to develop and enhance your skills in delivering quality patient care.
Cowra Hospital is nearing completion of a major transformation with a new cutting-edge facility that will redefine healthcare delivery in the Central West.
With the $110.2 million Cowra Hospital Redevelopment Project now in its final stages, the new hospital will deliver modern, purpose-built facilities to meet the health needs of Cowra and surrounding communities, both now and into the future.
The new hospital will include:
· An Emergency Department.
· A general medical and surgical inpatient ward.
· A peri-operative service for various surgical procedures.
· A maternity unit with a dedicated nursery.
· Ambulatory care for outpatients.
· An oral health clinic.
· A renal dialysis unit for outpatient treatment.
· An oncology unit for chemotherapy treatments.
· Community Health and Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol services.
· A medical imaging department with a CT scanner and ultrasound.
Learn more about the redevelopment: https://www.nsw.gov.au/health-and-wellbeing/health-infrastructure-projects/cowra-hospital-redevelopment
When you work with us, we’ll always support you in an inclusive, collaborative and caring team environment, and will help you develop the skills you need to reach your potential.
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 Mia Chong, Nurse Manager on (02) 5338 5506 or at mia.chong@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.
· 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
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