Registered Nurse - Day Surgery Unit

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD); Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Superannuation support

Leave loading (17.5%)

Job summary

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) invites applications for an experienced Registered Nurse in Wagga Wagga. This frontline role focuses on delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients and families within a supportive team.

We value evidence-based practice, collaboration across disciplines, and ongoing professional development, with opportunities for flexible staffing to meet service needs. Join MLHD to make a meaningful impact in regional healthcare.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and respond flexibly to changing clinical priorities.
• Commitment to patient-centred care, cultural safety, and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred, evidence-based nursing care in accordance with standards and legislation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement activities and contribute to a culture of safety and learning.

Skills

Nursing collaboration

Patient-centred care

Education

AHPRA RN registration

Job description

Requisition Number: REQ701630

Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time / Casual options considered

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours per week: Up to 38

Applications Close: 20 November 2026

Vaccination Category: A

Location: Wagga Wagga

Do you bring compassion, clinical excellence, and commitment to every shift?

About The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team in this critical frontline role delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients and their families.

As The Registered Nurse, You Will

• Deliver person-centred, evidence-based nursing/midwifery care in accordance with relevant standards and legislation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement activities and contribute to a culture of safety and learning.

To find out more, please review the Position Description.

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and respond flexibly to changing clinical priorities.
• A commitment to patient-centred care, cultural safety, and continuous professional development.

Why join MLHD?

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job, we offer the chance to make a real difference.

• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport, and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined inthe NSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.