Registered Nurse - 10 - 20k Incentives Offered

Western NSW Local Health District; Walgett; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District is seeking a Registered Nurse for rural, multipurpose sites across emergency, acute care, aged care and chronic disease. You will work in small teams or autonomously with 24/7 telehealth support; emergency department experience is required.

This permanent full-time role in Walgett offers 38 hours per week, salary of AU$81,748–AU$114,772 per year plus super and salary packaging options, plus NSW Health incentives (conditions apply).

Qualifications

• Emergency Department nursing experience is required.
• Rural nursing involves care across multiple settings with autonomous decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide care across ED, acute, aged care, chronic disease and primary care.
• Work in small teams or independently with 24/7 telehealth support.
• Deliver holistic, patient-centered care across the lifespan.

Skills

Emergency Nursing Experience

Education

Nursing registration (RN)

Job description

Registered Nurse - 10 - 20k Incentives Offered

2d ago , from Western NSW Local Health District

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time – Job Share may be considered
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health – Western NSW LHD Incentives (conditions apply and may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours – to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme)
Location: Walgett, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 25 October 2026 – 11:59pm

About the role

Our rural based multipurpose sites are small hospitals and some also contain aged care. Rural nurses work across settings in emergency, acute care, aged care, chronic disease, child health, primary care, mental health, dialysis, palliative, and health promotion. Nurse work in small teams or on their own, supported 24/7 by a world leading virtual care model utilising state of the art telehealth technology. Having Emergency Department nursing experience will be required.

Rural nursing is nurse-led care, so nurses are a key part of the decision-making process for client care and have more influence on healthcare delivery.

Rural nurses are called on to respond to a broader range of emergency and health needs, hence are encouraged and supported to develop skills to work the top of their scope of practice, experiencing far greater autonomy than in larger hospitals.

Rural nursing is extremely rewarding as you build personal relationships with patients and are responsible for holistic care, taking care from start to finish - patients do not get swept away to a specialist ward as occurs in a referral hospital. By directly influencing care across the lifespan and health continuum of their community rural nurses are respected and valued members of their hometowns.

Helping you Move to Western NSW

The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at The Welcome Experience

Role-related enquiries

Please contact Carmen Rousell, Nurse Manager on (02) 6817 9*** / 0428 907 *** or at **************@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Additional information for applicants

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD