Registered Nurse - ED/Acute/Aged Care (Incentives Offered)

MURRUMBIDGEE LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging / novated leasing

Leave loading 17.5%

Relocation assistance

482 sponsorship

Sign-on incentives up to $20k + up to

Job summary

NSW Health MLHD in Lake Cargelligo is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide care across Emergency Department, acute and aged care settings, delivering patient-centred care and collaborating with the health team.

You’ll work under a supportive leadership team including Facility Manager and Nurse Unit Manager, with opportunities for permanent full-time or part-time roles; remuneration includes leave loading and incentives such as relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Be a confident clinician aligned with NSW Health Core values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
• Mandatory: current registration with AHPRA.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional, patient-centred care across ED/Acute/Aged Care.
• Establish and evaluate patient care plans with patients, carers and the health team.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Clinical nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse - ED/Acute/Aged Care - Lake Cargelligo

We’re seeking passionate Registered Nurses who are committed to delivering care that’s respectful, evidence-based, and empowering. You will be supported in your role by all other nursing positions including Facility Manager, Nurse Unit Manager and Clinical Nurse Educator at site as well as ability to link in with other MLHD site staff. Be part of the vibrant and professional team improving and enriching the health of our communities in millions of ways every day.

Benefits

• Financial: 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• Relocation Assistance considerations
• 482 Sponsorship Considerations
• Access to the Welcome Experience Incentives Offered: This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including an initial sign-on bonus of up to $20,000, and up to $10,000 each year after (incentive value is dependent on full-time equivalent).

Work-Life Balance

• Paid maternity/ parental leave (for more information)
• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Health & Wellbeing

• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Employment type: Permanent Full time / Part time ad casual opportunities

Position classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $83,673 55 - $114,771.98 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable),

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ692548

Location: Lake Cargelligo

What you’ll be doing

As the Registered Nurse (RN), you will be dedicated to providing exceptional care and have the skills to work collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients. You’ll put your expert relationship-building skills into practice and always demonstrate the core nursing values of patient-centred care, trust and respect in every interaction with patients, carers and colleagues. You’ll be accountable for establishing and evaluating the patient’s plan of care, in partnership with the patient, their carers and other members of the health care team.

Requirements

• Be a confident / consciousness clinician with an engaging personality aligning with NSW Health Core values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment?
• Mandatory requirement of this role is current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA)
• Ability to work as the In-Charge Nurse across ED (Triage required) / Acute / Aged Care in a rural site

For role related queries or questions contact Skye Vagg, Facility Manager - Lake Cargelligo on 02 6898 0200 or if you have any questions about this role.

Applications close: 8 October 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. .