Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Narrabri Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ599106
Applications Close: Wednesday, 9th September 2025
Discover Narrabri Hospital – Where Excellence Meets Community Care
Nestled in the heart of the stunning Northwest Slopes, Narrabri Hospital offers the perfect blend of contemporary healthcare services and a welcoming, community-focused environment.
A standout feature of our facility is the newly established Narrabri Infusion/Oncology Unit, delivering advanced treatments close to home. This service provides a holistic approach to care, supporting oncology patients and offering vital outpatient therapies including immunotherapy, immunoglobulin, and other infusion treatments. Under the guidance of visiting specialists and a dedicated Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC), the unit is a cornerstone of compassionate and comprehensive care in our region.
Now is your opportunity to join our passionate team, where innovation meets heart in the beautiful Narrabri community.
About The Role
As a Registered Nurse in our Medical & Surgical wards, you’ll work in a dynamic environment that values teamwork, learning, and the delivery of person-centred care. You’ll gain exposure across diverse specialties, while contributing to high standards of care for patients in a rural setting.
What We’re Looking For
Our successful candidate will have:
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRAA strong spirit of collaboration and teamwork, with a commitment to delivering person-centred careA passion for continuous learning and professional development, with support for further training within your specialtyExperience in acute care nursing (highly regarded), with a readiness to grow in a supportive and skilled environmentA proactive attitude and willingness to travel for education and professional growth opportunities
If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply!
What We Can Offer You
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 $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zeroMonthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balanceSalary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leaseFitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your familyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersOpportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information
* Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note: if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au. Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this positionAn eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Shay Renaud on Shay.Renaud@health.nsw.gov.au
Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Secure Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of advantages such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
At Hunter Recent England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.
Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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