Registered Nurse - (Incentives Offered)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive up to $10,000

Salary packaging up to $20,600

Novated car leasing option

Professional development opportunities

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

NSW Health's Murrumbidgee Local Health District in Cootamundra is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a temporary full-time frontline role delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients and families. You will provide person-centred nursing in line with standards, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and engage in quality improvement to enhance safety and learning.

The role includes incentives and a competitive remuneration package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred, evidence-based nursing 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.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Collaborative teamwork

Cultural safety

Quality improvement

Professional development

Education

Nursing registration with AHPRA (Registered Nurse)

Job description

*This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).

Requisition Number: REQ697049
Employment Type: Temporary Full – Time (until 15 June 2027)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: 38
Applications Close: 28 October 2026
Vaccination Category: A
Location: Cootamundra

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.

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.
• Up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).

Murrumbidgee Local Health District 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+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

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 intheNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.