Registered Nurse ED / Acute / Aged Care

Murrumbidgee Local Health District; Lockhart Shire Council; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Salary packaging & novated leasing

17.5% annual leave loading

Relocation assistance

482 Visa Sponsorship considerations

Welcome Experience

Gym membership discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Murrumbidgee Local Health District in Lockhart is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide care across ED, Acute and Aged Care settings. You will work with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care in a dynamic rural health environment.

Join a supportive team led by experienced nursing leaders. NSW Health CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment guide daily practice, with opportunities for professional growth and flexible career

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Willingness to work across ED, Acute and Aged Care in a rural setting.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience as Nurse in Charge across ED/Acute/Aged Care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, evidence-based care across ED, Acute and Aged Care.
• Collaborate with patients, carers and teams to plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Contribute to quality improvement and promote positive patient experiences.
• Adapt to a dynamic rural health environment and support capacity building.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Strong communication

Decision making

Independent, collaborative

Education

AHPRA registered nurse

Job description

Registered Nurse - Registered Nurse ED / Acute / Aged Care Join our close-knit team in Lockhart, where no two days are the same and your skills make a genuine difference to the lives of rural patients and communities. As a Registered Nurse working across the Emergency Department, Acute and Aged Care settings, you'll enjoy a diverse and rewarding role that offers clinical variety, professional growth, and the opportunity to work to your full scope of practice. Whether you're providing urgent care in the ED, supporting acute inpatients, or delivering compassionate aged care, you'll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to outstanding patient outcomes and person-centred care. You'll be backed by experienced nursing leaders including the Facility Manager, Nurse Unit Manager and Clinical Nurse Educator, with access to broader support and networking opportunities across Murrumbidgee Local Health District.

Our benefits:

Financial:

• 12% Superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing options
• 17.5% annual leave loading (for eligible staff
• Relocation assistance may be available
• 482 Visa Sponsorship considerations
• Access to the Welcome Experience

Work-Life Balance:

• Full-time, part-time and casual opportunities available
• Paid parental leave (for more information)
• Long service leave and carers leave entitlements
• Flexible career pathways within MLHD

Health & Wellbeing:

• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
• Wellbeing initiatives supporting mental health, resilience and work-life balance

Employment type: Full time / Part time and casual opportunities 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 Requisition ID: REQ705845 Location: Lockhart

What you’ll be doing: As a Registered Nurse, you'll provide safe, compassionate and evidence-based care across ED, Acute and Aged Care settings. You'll work collaboratively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, while contributing to quality improvement initiatives and promoting positive patient experiences. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop broad clinical skills in a dynamic rural health environment where your contribution is highly valued.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Be a confident / consciousness clinician with an engaging personality aligning with NSW Health Core values
• Registered Nurse with current registration through AHPRA.
• A confident and capable clinician who thrives in a rural healthcare environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience or willingness to work as the Nurse in Charge across ED (including Triage), Acute and Aged Care services.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and the NSW Health CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
• Strong communication, clinical assessment and decision-making skills.

For role related queries or questions contact Anne-Marie Schilling, Facility Manager - Lockhart on 02 6930 7100 or [e-mail] if you have any questions about this role.

Applications close: 4 December 2026

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.