Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Moruya

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

Job summary

NSW Health in Moruya is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver lifesaving care in a fast‑paced Emergency Department. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide person‑centred nursing and support junior staff.

The role requires AHPRA registration and a minimum of 3 years ED experience, with strong communication, evidence‑based practice and leadership to coordinate care. This is a Category A NSW Health position with strong training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 3 years Emergency Department experience.
• Demonstrated clinical communication through IT, written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrated application of evidence-based practice and critical thinking.
• Ability to supervise, delegate and lead within the multidisciplinary team.
• Recent clinical experience with ongoing professional development.
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload with integrity and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Delivers person-centred nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the care team.
• Provides supervision and support for less experienced clinicians to ensure quality care.

Skills

AHPRA registration

ED experience

clinical communication

evidence-based practice

clinical leadership

CPD / professional development

prioritisation & workload management

Job description

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Moruya

Welcome to Southern
Employment Type:Various Full Time, Part and Casual
Location: Moruya
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$41.23 - $57.88 per hour / $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum
Hours Per Week:Up To 38 hours per week
Requisition ID:REQ695192
Applications Close: 28 September 2026
Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

If you thrive in fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping environments and want to make a real difference when it counts, we want YOU! Our Emergency Department is on the lookout for passionate, skilled Registered Nurses ready to jump into action and deliver lifesaving care every day.

Bring your energy, expertise, and heart to a team that moves fast, works hard, and supports each other like family. We offer top-notch training, career growth, and the chance to be the frontline hero patients depend on—24/7.

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What you'll be doing
The Registered Nurse using best practice evidence delivers person-centered nursing care in collaboration with individual/s and the multidisciplinary health care team. Provides supervision and support for less experienced clinicians to achieve people focused quality care.

Selection Criteria

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated competencies in and knowledge of the complexities and challenges involved in providing nursing care in the context of a multidisciplinary team. Must have a minimum of 3 years Emergency Department Experience.
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology, written and verbal means and sound interpersonal skills with the capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner.
• Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person-centred care with a commitment to quality improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, delegate, and negotiate with others to deliver quality nursing care with a willingness to show leadership and embrace change in the coordination and delivery of care
• Recent clinical experience relevant to the position including evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills,
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and organise workload and deliver care with integrity and accountability.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact **************@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.www.immi.gov.au

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For role related queries or questions contact Rebekah O'Reilly on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

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