Registered Community Nurse - Wagga Wagga

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD); Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful impact

Competitive pay

Salary packaging up to 20600 AUD per年

Novated car leasing

Professional development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The Registered Nurse opportunity with Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. The role delivers comprehensive community nursing to individuals with chronic conditions or transitioning from hospital, with a focus on patient-centred care and teamwork.

It is a temporary part-time position, 8 hours per week, with salary between AU$81,748 and AU$114,772 per year (pro rata), plus superannuation and leave loading where applicable. Applications close 27 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and respond flexibly to changing clinical priorities.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred, evidence-based nursing/midwifery care in accordance with relevant standards and legislation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement activities and contribute to a culture of safety and learning.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Patient-centred care

Education

Nursing registration (AHPRA)

Job description

Requisition Number: REQ704635

Employment Type: Temporary Part - Time (until 30 June 2027)

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours per week: 8

Applications Close: 27 November 2026

Vaccination Category: A

Location: Wagga Wagga

Do you bring compassion, clinical excellence, and commitment to every shift?

About The Opportunity

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, coordinated and integrated community nursing services to individuals and their families, who have chronic conditions, or who have recently been discharged from hospital and/or who have continuing support needs and are within the designated geographical area of the network. Community nursing care involves clinical care (chronic disease management including wound and catheter care), pallative care, carer support, illness prevention an dhealth promotion activities.

As The Registered Community Nurse, You Will

• Deliver person-centred, evidence-based nursing/midwifery care in accordance with relevant standards and legislation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement activities and contribute to a culture of safety and learning.

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and respond flexibly to changing clinical priorities.
• A commitment to patient-centred care, cultural safety, and continuous professional development.

Why join MLHD?

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job, we offer the chance to make a real difference.

• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport, and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process.