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Overview
A role that suits your family, work, and lifestyle needs, and rediscover the simple pleasures life has to offer, living and working as a Registered Nurse in rural NSW.
Employment Type
: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification
: Registered Nurse
Remuneration
: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging + Incentives
Hours Per Week
: 38
Requisition ID
: REQ
Location
: Wee Waa Community Hospital
Closing
: Sunday, 21st September 2025
Benefits
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
Limited staff accommodation in a shared residence (3 private, ensuite rooms with shared kitchen/living) and assistance in sourcing local rental options or short-term units
Ongoing professional development for all nurses – postgraduate nursing and midwifery scholarships
Regular support from a Clinical Nurse Educator based in Gunnedah and upskilling via the HNE Education team and Nursing and Midwifery Directorate
The Welcome Experience – supporting your move
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
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 family members
What You'll Be Doing
Step into a dynamic rural nursing role where no two days are the same. As a Registered Nurse at Wee Waa Community Hospital, you'll primarily work in an Emergency Department-style setting, seeing everything from walk-in outpatients to triage presentations. You'll need to think critically, act independently, and make sound clinical judgements.
This is an autonomous, meaningful, and hands-on nursing role for those looking to make a real difference in a tight-knit community. It's ideally suited to nurses with ED experience, triage and/or ALS skills, but ongoing education and support are provided, including visits from a Clinical Nurse Educator based in Gunnedah and additional upskilling opportunities via the HNE Education team and Nursing and Midwifery Directorate.
Key Responsibilities
Provide front-line care in an ED-style environment (including wound care, triage, emergency response)
Exercise sound clinical and situational judgment without a doctor on site
Liaise with the virtual ED medical team for patient management
Support junior staff and contribute to clinical education
Engage with the local community in a culturally respectful and meaningful way
Why You'll Love Wee Waa
Nicknamed the Cotton Capital of Australia, Wee Waa is a welcoming, down-to-earth country town with a big heart and a strong sense of community. Life here moves at a gentler pace with everything you need close by.
Convenience without the chaos: well-stocked IGA, cafes, Narrabri is 25 minutes away for extras
Great local facilities: refurbished pool, tennis courts, showgrounds, bowling club
Family-friendly: multiple schooling options and a focus on sport, volunteering, and inclusion
Outdoor adventures: Burren Junction camping, Pilliga Forest hiking, Pony Club, CSIRO Telescopes, artesian hot springs
Strong community spirit: Wee Waa Show, Big Breakfast, Friday night raffles
Lower cost of living and more space to breathe
Whether you're into fishing, footy, photography, or building real human connections, Wee Waa offers space, support, and scenery to enjoy it all.
If you're ready to move to a role with tangible impact, Wee Waa welcomes you.
Who You Are
AHPRA-registered Registered Nurse
Confident in clinical autonomy and decision-making
Experience in ED/urgent care and/or triage (or willingness to develop)
Flexible, community-minded, and able to adapt to rural health challenges
Seeking purpose, balance, and a new regional NSW adventure
Ready to Make the Move?
Whether you're seeking a career reset, a place to raise your family, or an opportunity to practice nursing the way it was meant to be, Wee Waa is waiting. Apply now or contact us to discuss flexible rostering, living arrangements, or transitioning from metropolitan practice to rural care.
Help us build a strong rural workforce, and discover what life looks like when you trade traffic for open skies and a real sense of purpose.
Information For Applicants
Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. Pro-rata payments apply for part-time/contract employees. If your contract ends early, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. For eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. Contact for more information.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:
Note
: This is a Category A position. Applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 prior to offer. All new employees must comply with the policy.
Hunter New England Health is committed to a child-safe environment. We uphold the Child Safe Standards and prioritise safety and well-being for children and young people. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise their safety and well-being and may be asked to provide appropriate information or adjustments during recruitment.
We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply. Contact for confidential support.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent/full-time or part-time vacancies. This requisition does not sponsor.
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