Registered Nurse - 20k-10k Incentives Offered

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

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District in Nyngan, NSW, is seeking a Registered Nurse to work across Emergency Department, Acute Care and Residential Aged Care, delivering high-quality care across life stages. You’ll apply Rural Generalist skills including Triage and Advanced Life Support in a rural health setting on a 24-hour rotating roster.

You will take on a Team Leader role after hours, coordinating a multidisciplinary team with support from vCare and Visiting Medical Officers.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current practising certificate.
• Experience in Emergency, Acute Care or aged care settings.
• Willingness to work rotating 24/7 roster in rural settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care across life stages.
• Utilise Rural Generalist skills for triage and life support.
• Lead after-hours team and coordinate care with multidisciplinary staff.
• Collaborate with vCare and Visiting Medical Officers.

Skills

Rural Generalist

Triage

Advanced Life Support

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

#FEATURE Employment Type: Temporary Full Time & Part Time – Job share may be considered (up to 3 Jan 2028) Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 pa ; $41.23 - $57.88 per hr (+ 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: Nyngan, NSW – Find out more Hours Per Week: up to 38 Applications Close: 9 Nov 2026 – 11:59pm Registered Nurse – 20k-10k Incentives Offered Nyngan Health Service

About the role

As a Registered Nurse, you'll work across the Emergency Department, Acute Care and Residential Aged Care settings, providing high-quality care to patients across all stages of life. Utilising your Rural Generalist nursing skills, including Triage and Advanced Life Support capabilities, you'll play a vital role in delivering safe and responsive healthcare within a supportive rural environment. Working a 24-hour, 7-day rotating roster, you'll take on a Team Leader role after hours, coordinating and supporting a multidisciplinary team of Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, and Assistant in Nursing/Residential Staff Assistants. Medical support is provided through the Virtual Rural Generalist Service (vCare) and onsite Visiting Medical Officers, while additional professional support is available from a Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Educator, Nurse Manager and Health Service Manager. If you're a confident and adaptable nurse who thrives in a varied clinical environment and is passionate about making a difference in rural communities, we'd love to hear from you.

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 https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/makethemove/welcome-experience. To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description. A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Role-related enquiries:

Please contact Linda Holmes on 02 6835 1700 or at [e-mail] 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 #RuralHealthIncentive