Registered Nurse (Incentives Offered)

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD); Gundagai; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $20,600 per ann

Novated car leasing option

Professional development and wellbeing

Job summary

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) in Gundagai is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a temporary part-time position. You will deliver compassionate, high-quality care to patients and their families, working within a multidisciplinary team and contributing to safety and quality improvement.

The role requires current AHPRA RN registration, flexibility with priorities, and a commitment to culturally safe, patient-centred care. Applications close 30 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and cultural safety.
• Willingness to engage in continuous 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

Team collaboration

Patient-centred care

Cultural safety

Professional development

Education

Nursing registration with AHPRA (RN)

Job description

Requisition Number: REQ688621

Employment Type: Temporary Part-time (until 3 January 2027)

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours per week: Up to 32

Applications Close: 30 September 2026

Vaccination Category: A

Location: Gundagai

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 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.

Why join MLHD?

• 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 $20k NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme + $10k rolling annual incentive (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).

Benefits

• This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $20,000 sign on incentive, and up to $10,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

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 inthe NSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.