Registered Nurse - Community - Incentives Offered
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Discover Wingham – a welcoming rural town where community spirit meets a relaxed lifestyle, just minutes from the coast.
Employment Type : Permanent Part time
Position Classification : Registered Nurse
Remuneration : $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging + Incentives
Hours Per Week : 32
Location : Wingham Community Hospital
Requisition ID : REQ
Applications Close : 8th September 2025
Enjoy free parking, supportive colleagues, and professional development opportunities - all while building a rewarding career in rehabilitation nursing .
Where You'll Be Working
Nestled in a beautiful rural setting, Wingham Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to offer care within a welcoming, close-knit community. Here, nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, HealthShare and Security staff work side by side, supporting each other while delivering holistic care to every patient. Together, we take a planned and coordinated approach that not only guides patients through their rehabilitation journey but also helps them regain independence and reconnect with their community.
About The Role
* Provide inpatient rehabilitation care for up to 16 patients, as well as supporting outpatient and hydrotherapy programs.
* Act as the key clinical leader on shift, working closely with EENs and AINs, and taking charge of the facility after hours.
* Shifts include:
o Morning: 07:00 - 15:30
o Afternoon: 13:00 - 21:30
o Night: 21:00 - 07:30
Enjoy the convenience of free onsite parking with no travel requirements.
About You
We are seeking passionate and motivated Registered Nurses who are committed to rehabilitation nursing. You will:
* Work collaboratively with patients and families to establish and achieve individual rehabilitation goals.
* Have recent experience in an acute or subacute hospital setting.
* Demonstrate clinical skills in care planning, medication management, wound care, documentation and reporting, and patient safety (falls prevention, manual handling, pressure injury management).
* Be a strong communicator and team player who values person-centred care.
What We Offer
* Comprehensive orientation, including morning, afternoon and night shift training.
* One-day mandatory education at Manning Base Hospital (for external applicants).
* One-day Rehabilitation Course, specialising in benchmarking with FIM - Functional Independence Measure.
* Allocated ward time to complete mandatory education.
* A friendly and welcoming team culture - coffee van visits twice weekly, Fun Scrub Fridays, birthday celebrations, and regular shared lunches.
* Opportunities for additional shifts or overtime at Wingham Rehabilitation Hospital and Manning Base Hospital.
More Benefits
* Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
* Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work life balance
* 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
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
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* Find out more about applying for this position
* An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
* Please note: This role is not available to new graduate nurses or overseas applicants requiring sponsorship.
For role related queries or questions contact Lisa Cantwell on
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: Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: 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.
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 or .
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits 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 New 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. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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