Registered Nurse

NSW Health; Lithgow City Council; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Education Courses

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) in Lithgow Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver person-centred care across multiple units. You must hold current AHPRA registration and possess experience in clinical nursing, including a graduate program or equivalent.

You will work a flexible roster across days, evenings or nights, be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team, and have access to ongoing professional development and NBMLHD wellbeing programs.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated experience and clinical skill in nursing including a graduate program or equivalent.
• Ability to provide person-centred, family-inclusive care that is culturally sensitive.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Flexibility to work a roster across day, evening or night shifts.

Skills

Registered Nurse

AHPRA registration

Clinical nursing

Job description

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Location: Lithgow Hospital

Remuneration: $81,748.16 - $114,771.98 per annum

Requisition ID: REQ700575

Applications Close: 28/10/2026

Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme Available - In accordance with the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (PD2024_012), this position has been recognised as hard to fill/ critical to fill and may have an incentive attached to this position.

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

Located in South Bowenfels, the Lithgow Campus is considered as a comprehensive community health centre supporting approximately 20,000 people living in the town and surrounding areas. The services available in Lithgow hospital include Domiciliary care unit, Emergency department, Geriatric assessment unit, Obstetric services, Paediatric service, Drug and Alcohol unit.

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Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated experience and clinical skill in nursing as a Registered Nurse including completion of a new graduate Registered Nurse program or equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide effective nursing care that is person centred, family inclusive and culturally sensitive to people accessing health services.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.
• Demonstrated effective communications written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work a flexible roster, day evening or night shift across all days of the week according to the unit or team requirements.

Additional information

• For role related queries or questions contact Danell Thompson on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
• NBMLHD 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+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.