This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $72, $101, Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ603132
Location: Wilcannia NSW (2 hours from Broken Hill)
We are only considering applications from candidates with valid work rights.
* Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference with big impact?
* Affordable country rural living working closely with the Barkindji River People
* Partnering with the RFDS and Maari Ma, this position provides the opportunity to learn how to work with other healthcare organisations
* Only 2 hours from Broken Hill, 3 hours from Cobar, 5 hours from Mildura or 6 hours to Dubbo - the choice is yours
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What you'll be doing
Provide safe compassionate person centred care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care in collaboration with individual/s and the multidisciplinary health care team to achieve quality care outcomes for patients and clients.
* Gain invaluable remote nursing experience in a primarily Indigenous community (61% of the population)
* Working in a smaller, multi-purpose health facility will grant you more autonomy than larger hospitals
* Apply your skills in a wide variety of situations, empowering you to become an independent practitioner
What is on Offer
* Salary packaging (pay less tax) + up to $9k for living expenses and $2.6k for meal and entertainment
* Novated lease
* Isolation & climate allowance
* Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month
* Fitness Passport
* Support through advanced education & training
* A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing
About the Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.
In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
About Wilcannia
Wilcannia is a small, primarily Aboriginal community in far west NSW situated on the banks of the Darling River. Once a busy river port, the town is full of history and heritage listed buildings. The outdoor cinema, music festivals and a bunch of local sporting opportunities including tennis, golf, lawn bowls and footy will keep you busy. In the heart of the Aussie Outback, life in Wilcannia is quiet, clean and beautiful.
The Wilcannia Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) has a 24-hour 2 bed emergency department and 8 residential aged care beds. Wilcannia MPS has been providing care to the local community for over 140 years.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:
* Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* Demonstrated application of professional and ethical boundaries to the delivery of patient care in the context of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person centred care patient care.
* Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and personally resolve conflicts when they arise.
* Demonstrated commitment to work and partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait, Islander patients and families and employees to enhance health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
* Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, and willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues.
* Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team.
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience in Wilcannia connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
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Applications Close: 18th September 2025
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Empower, listen and act together
Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.
At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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