Registered Nurse - Incentives Offered

Hunter New England Local Health District; Gloucester; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rural incentive

Professional development

Leave entitlements

Salary packaging

Employee support

Job summary

Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital, part of Hunter New England Local Health District, invites a dedicated Registered Nurse to join its rural team in Gloucester. You will deliver safe, compassionate care in acute ward and Emergency Department, working with a multidisciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate patient care in a supportive rural setting.

Essential registration with AHPRA is required; ED experience is valued, with opportunities for professional development and strong community

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Emergency Department experience is highly regarded; willingness to learn emergency skills encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care in the acute ward and/or Emergency Department.
• Collaborate with RN, EN, AIN, GP, VMO and Allied Health to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care across the facility.

Skills

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Cultural awareness

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Build your skills, broaden your experience and make a lasting impact in rural healthcare at Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital.

Employment Type: Permanent Part-time and Permanent Full-time opportunities

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannation + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 16

Requisition ID: REQ691998

Location: Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital

Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026

Be rewarded with up to $20,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*

Looking for a nursing role where you can broaden your skills, work autonomously and make a meaningful impact within a close-knit community?

About The Opportunity

Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital (GSMH) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team. As part of the Lower Mid North Coast Sector within Hunter New England Local Health District, GSMH provides a range of acute healthcare services to the Gloucester community in a supportive and collaborative rural healthcare environment. Our facility includes a 14-bed acute ward, a busy Emergency Department, Day Stay Unit, Operating Theatre and Community Health Centre.

This diverse clinical setting offers nurses the opportunity to gain experience across a broad range of acute and emergency presentations while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team. At Gloucester, you'll enjoy the benefits of rural nursing while being supported by a team that values collaboration, professional development and high-quality patient care

What You Will Be Doing

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide safe, compassionate and evidence-based care to patients within the acute ward and/or Emergency Department. Working closely with Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Assistant in Nursing staff, General Practitioners, Visiting Medical Officers and Allied Health professionals, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care to achieve positive health outcomes.

This role offers excellent variety, allowing you to develop and maintain a broad clinical skillset while contributing to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services across multiple areas of the facility. You will also be supported by visiting Clinical Nurse Educators and senior clinicians who are committed to helping staff grow and succeed.

About You

You are a motivated and adaptable Registered Nurse who enjoys working in a dynamic healthcare environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

• You are confident working independently while also contributing positively to a team environment.
• Your leadership skills enable you to provide guidance and support to junior Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing, while your excellent communication skills help you build strong relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• You bring strong organisational skills, sound clinical judgement and a commitment to working respectfully with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Experience in an Emergency Department setting is highly regarded, however nurses with a willingness to learn and develop their emergency nursing skills are encouraged to apply.

Essential Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

What We Can Offer You

• Be rewarded with up to $20,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
• Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Additional Information

• Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact [e-mail].
• 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. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

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For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Briggenshaw on [e-mail]

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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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.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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