Registered Nurse – Accident & Emergency (5 – 10k Incentives Offered)

Western NSW Local Health District; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives

Relocation support

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District is seeking an Registered Nurse for the Accident & Emergency in Forbes, NSW. The role includes up to 38 hours per week with perm, part-time or casual options and a remuneration range of AUD 41.23–57.88 per hour plus superannuation and salary packaging. Forbes ED serves about 7,450 presentations annually in a 35-bed regional hospital.

Relocation support may be available, and NSW Health incentives apply as conditions. Applications close 10 November 2026 at 11:59pm.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse by NSW Health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Gain ED experience with cross-service variety and close team connection.
• Build clinical range, responsibility and career momentum.
• Forbes ED offers a pathway with leadership opportunities within a 35-bed regional hospital.

Skills

Emergency department experience

Registered Nurse

Job description

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Accident & Emergency (5 – 10k Incentives Offered)

Employment Details

#FEATURE Employment Type: Various – Permanent Full time/Part Time/Casual (Job share may be considered)

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $41.23 - $57.88 ph (+ 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: Forbes, NSW

Hours per week: Up to 38 hours

Applications Close: 10 November 2026, 11:59pm

About the Role

Some ED roles give you a roster. Forbes gives you a pathway — emergency experience, cross-service variety, close team connection and the chance to build clinical range, responsibility and career momentum. Forbes ED, with around 7,450 presentations annually, is part of a 35-bed regional hospital that offers genuine clinical variety. It is just the right size to gain broad experience, build confidence and have room for doors to open as your career develops.

Forbes has an energetic ED team with strong peer connection and a genuine sense of momentum. People often describe the welcoming vibe they feel when they join the team. Culture matters, because it directly affects how quickly people settle, build confidence and succeed. The ED team is social, supportive and actively engaged with each other, giving the department a more connected and personal feel than larger hospital environments.

For an experienced ED nurse, Forbes offers a different kind of professional leverage. You work closely with people across the hospital, build relationships with senior clinicians and managers, and can explore wider opportunities that align with your professional goals. The opportunity in Forbes is tangible. The career of our current ED NUM shows what is possible. She started at Forbes as a new graduate, completed midwifery training away from Forbes, returned to the service, worked across quality and safety while still working clinically, became Nurse Manager, and now acts as Health Service Manager.

That is not a vague promise of “career development”; it is a clear example of regional nursing progression from early career through to senior leadership. Whether your next step is deepening your emergency capability, building maternity, renal or theatre exposure, exploring quality and safety, or positioning yourself for leadership, Forbes gives you a realistic platform to achieve those goals.

Forbes is also a great option for nurses looking for regional living without giving up professional momentum. You can grow your career, be part of a connected hospital team and enjoy the lifestyle, community benefits and affordability of living in the Central West.

Relocation support may also be available through the NSW Government’s Welcome Experience, a free service helping eligible essential workers and their families settle into regional NSW, including support with housing, childcare, partner employment and local connections. Relocation to Forbes: Eligible applicants relocating to Forbes may be able to access relocation support and incentive programs offered by Forbes Shire Council. We encourage prospective applicants to investigate available opportunities through Forbes Shire Council when considering a move to the region.

If you want an ED role that gives you a pathway, not just a position, Forbes Health Service is ready to welcome you. Challenge yourself. Make an impact. Shape the future. Join us!

Role-related Enquiries

Please contact Nicole White on [phone] 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 people.
• 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.