Employment Type : Temporary Part Time (27 October 2025 to 18 October 2026)
Position Classification : Registered Nurse
Remuneration : $36.39 - $51.09 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location : Coonabarabran, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week : 30
Applications Close : 12 October 2025, 11:59pm
Registered Nurse - Primary & Community Health
Coonabarabran Health Service
About the role
The Primary & Community Health Registered Nurse will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of chronic disease prevention, health improvement initiatives and other hospitalisation prevention strategies, that are evidence based, to assist in the overall health and wellbeing of the western NSW community.
Our rural based multipurpose sites are small hospitals and some also contain aged care.
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. Some of the key skills needed for the role are Time Management and the ability to prioritize efficiently within a team environment. Leadership capabilities and commitment to ongoing quality improvement and also a passion for providing exceptional care. The working hours would consist of rotating shift work.
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.
To find out more
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 Western NSW LHD 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 Denis Lenane 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 (ongoing or temporary).
- 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 workplace 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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📌 Registered Nurse - Primary & Community Health
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Coonabarabran