Overview
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $32.79 - $35.63 per hour + Superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ
Location: Broken Hill
Opportunity to work on the frontline to join a truly supportive team that is empowered to provide the ultimate patient experience. Grow your career with ongoing learning and development. Get exposure to work across different areas you would not get in the big smoke!
We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door!
Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at Living and Working in the Far West.
What you'll be doing
- Under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, provide safe, compassionate, person-centred care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary health care team to achieve quality care outcomes for patients and clients
- Work within own scope of practice and seek support, learning and education where required
What is on offer
- Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment
- Isolation & climate allowance
- Fitness Passport
- Professional development through frequent online and face-to-face learning opportunities
About the Far West Local Health District
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 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 Broken Hill
Broken Hill is a true oasis in the Outback, a thriving regional town in far west NSW with diversity, history and character. Australia’s first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill has a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries and hosts unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes that attract tourists and residents alike.
With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill offers a relaxed country lifestyle with facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets, retail stores, education, gyms and aquatic centre, dining and entertainment options.
How to apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:
- Current Endorsed Enrolled Nurse registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated application of professional and ethical boundaries to the delivery of patient care in a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated application of evidence-based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person-centred care.
- Demonstrated capacity to identify and resolve conflict situations by managing own emotional responses and interacting with others in a personable and professional manner.
- Commitment to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, 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 skill enhancement, and willingness to apply and share expertise with colleagues.
- Understanding of evidence-based best practice and its contribution to changing practice and policies within the organisation.
- Effective interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication within a multidisciplinary team.
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
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Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Kenneth Caldwell at
Applications Close: 5th October 2025
Stepping Up
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Equal Opportunity
At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal chance employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. 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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