Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Day Off (ADO)

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join Lithgow Hospital. You will assess patient needs, develop and implement care plans, monitor progress, and ensure care aligns with best practice and organisational standards.

Join a supportive multidisciplinary team and contribute to high-quality patient care. A Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme may apply; relocation and regional support are available in regional NSW.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.
• Experience and clinical skill in nursing, including completion of a new graduate program or equivalent experience.
• Ability to provide person-centred, family-inclusive and culturally sensitive care.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Flexibility to work day/evening/night shifts across a rotating roster.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop care plans.
• Monitor clinical progress and adjust care as needed.
• Provide person-centred, family-inclusive and culturally sensitive care.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe patient care.
• Maintain high standards and engage in ongoing professional learning.

Skills

AHPRA RN registration

Patient-centred care

Time management

Communication

Professional development

Teamwork

Flexible roster

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Location: Lithgow Hospital

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ691298

Applications Close: 21/09/2026

Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme Available

In accordance with the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (PD2024_012), this position has been recognised as hard to fill/ critical to fill and may have an incentive attached to this position. Please visit NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme for additional information. #ruralhealthincentives

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

Located in South Bowenfels, the Lithgow Campus is considered as a comprehensive community health centre supporting approximately 20,000 people living in the town and surrounding areas. The services available in Lithgow hospital include Domiciliary care unit, Emergency department, Geriatric assessment unit, Obstetric services, Paediatric service, Drug and Alcohol unit.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse to join our team and help contribute to the delivery of safe, high‑quality patient care. In this role, you will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment, providing clinical expertise, emotional support, and person‑centred care to patients and their families. You will be responsible for assessing patient needs, developing and implementing care plans, monitoring clinical progress, and ensuring that all care aligns with best practice and organisational standards.

This position offers the opportunity to build meaningful connections with patients, continue developing your clinical skills, and be part of a supportive team that values professionalism, growth, and integrity. You will be encouraged to engage in ongoing learning and to participate in initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

The Welcome Experience: Regional NSW – Make the move!

NSW Government offers a free service to essential workers and their families who are considering or in the process of moving to regional NSW. The Welcome Experience joins Local Connectors with essential workers to provide support which is tailored to the specific needs of the individual or family offering support with relocation, housing, education, social connections, accessibility and healthcare, leisure and recreation and Cultural connections. Please visit The Welcome Experience website to learn about this free service or register now for a Local Connector to contact you by completing the registration form.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full-time staff
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What you will bring to the role

1. Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.
2. Demonstrated experience and clinical skill in nursing as a Registered Nurse including completion of a new graduate Registered Nurse program or equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse.
3. Demonstrated capacity to provide effective nursing care that is person centred, family inclusive and culturally sensitive to people accessing health services.
4. Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.
5. Demonstrated effective communications written and verbal skills.
6. Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
7. Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
8. Ability to work a flexible roster, day evening or night shift across all days of the week according to the unit or team requirements.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

Need more information?

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