Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Care

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

Job summary

NSW Health Bathurst Health Service is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Ambulatory Care Unit. The role involves delivering high-quality nursing care within a multidisciplinary team and guiding other nurses and care staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

You will build long-term relationships with patients, streamline referral pathways, and support community health management. This rewarding position contributes to stronger rural health services and thriving local communities.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Ambulatory Care) role requiring nursing registration and clinical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team in the Ambulatory Care Unit.
• Lead, direct and supervise enrolled nurses, assistants in nursing and student nurses to support care quality.
• Develop long-term relationships with patients and streamline referral pathways to improve access to care.

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Bathurst, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 8 November 2026 – 11:59pm

Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Care

Bathurst Health Service

About the role

As a Registered Nurse in the Ambulatory Care Unit you are an integral part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team providing nursing care to patients/clients of the health service and leading, directing and supervising other nurses and care roles in the team, such as Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing and Student Registered Nurses to support quality care for patients/clients.

Our single goal is providing a service that builds 'healthier rural people and thriving communities', and in this role, you’ll grow long-term relationships with patients, simplifying referral pathways and access to care to help them manage their health within their own communities.

This is a rewarding role where you can be involved in people’s lives, not just their illnesses.

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 Meggy O’Reilly on (02) 6330 5*** 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 (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