Registered Nurse - Acute Overflow Ward

NSW Health; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health Bathurst is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the multidisciplinary team, providing patient-centered care and supervising other nurses. You will work to deliver high-quality nursing care and collaborate with doctors to optimise patient outcomes.

The role offers up to 38 hours per week with 12-hour shifts, enabling a strong work-life balance; permanent full-time or part-time opportunities may arise.

Qualifications

• Current Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board registration.
• Experience in a clinical rural health setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients and clients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Lead and supervise other nurses and collaborate with physicians to coordinate care.

Skills

Nursing care

Team leadership

Education

RN registration

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time / Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.23 - $57.88 ph; $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Bathurst, NSW - Find out more
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Applications Close: 6 October 2026 - 11:59pm

About the role

The Registered Nurse is an integral member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team responsible for providing nursing care to patients and clients of the health service; leading and supervising other nurses (including Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing) and collaborating with physicians and other care roles in your team to coordinate and deliver safe, high-quality patient-centred care.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Nurse looking to work in 12-hour shifts - allowing you to maximise your work-life balance.

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.

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 (ongoing or temporary).
• 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
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Role-related enquiries: Please contact Lee-Ann Hurst on (02) 6330 5*** or at ************@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.