Employment Type: Permanent Full Time ( Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $72, $101,299.48 pa (+ 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: Gulgong, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 9 September 2025 – 11:59pm
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Registered Nurse – 10-20k Incentives Offered
Gulgong Multi Purpose Service
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with the ability to work between Emergency, Acute Ward and Residential Aged Care units. You will have Triage experience and qualifications in this and Advanced Life Support would be preferred.
Our rural based multipurpose sites are small hospitals and some also contain aged care. Rural nurses work across settings in emergency, acute care, aged care, chronic disease, child health, primary care, mental health, dialysis, palliative, and health promotion.
At Gulgong you will work in a small team of Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Assistant's in Nursing, being supported 24/7 by a world leading virtual care model utilising state of the art telehealth technology. You will be able to work on a 24/7 rotating roster.
Rural nursing is nurse-led care, so nurses are a key part of the decision-making process for client care and have more influence on healthcare delivery.
Rural nurses are called on to respond to a broader range of emergency and health needs, hence are encouraged and supported to develop skills to work the top of their scope of practice, experiencing far greater autonomy than in larger hospitals.
Rural nursing is extremely rewarding as you build personal relationships with patients and are responsible for holistic care, taking care from start to finish - patients do not get swept away to a specialist ward as occurs in a referral hospital.
By directly influencing care across the lifespan and health continuum of their community rural nurses are respected and valued members of their hometowns.
Is rural nursing in WNSWLHD for you?
Every day is different and you use ALL your skills
Enjoy a diverse and interesting career where you are rapidly accelerated to the top of your scope of practice.
Be respected, trusted and sought for advice
Working with greater autonomy and responsibility, you will have a much greater influence on healthcare delivery.
Accelerate your career
Leadership development opportunities are presented to you much earlier in your career.
A professional network you can rely on 24/7
You will have a network of multidisciplinary clinicians from both small and large hospitals, who you can call on to support you 24/7 utilising a world leading telehealth infrastructure
A rewarding workplace that is not always 100% full on for 100% of the time
Working at a less hectic pace where you have time to holistically care for your clients but still have the adrenaline rush from all hands on deck with an emergency presentation – plus no commuting time
Being recognised as an integral part of people's lives
Building strong relationships with patients, families, and colleagues who show gratitude to you every day. You become an integral part of people's lives and make a significant impact on the health of the community.
Join a vibrant community with lots of leisure options
Being a part of a close knit community who looks after each other and is very social with team sports, interest groups, bush events like picnic races and concerts and some of the most offers breathtaking natural landscapes, scenic beauty to explore.
Learn about and make a difference to the health of the world's oldest continuous culture
Living and working on the lands of the world's oldest continuous culture, you get to make a difference to the health of Indigenous Australians, who are often vulnerable with significant health challenges.
For more view the rural nursing candidate information kit.
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 Nathan Bale, Nurse Manager on or at 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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