Registered Nurse - Incentives Offered

Hunter New England Local Health District; Quirindi; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rural incentive schemes

Welcome Experience

Flexible hours

4 weeks annual leave

Parental leave

Salary packaging options

EAP for staff

Job summary

Hunter New England Health District seeks a Registered Nurse for Quirindi Hospital, offering true rural generalist exposure. You will provide high-quality care across emergency and general wards, supported by a collaborative team and strong clinical leadership.

Applicants must be registered with AHPRA and comfortable with autonomy, variety, and community-based care. A rewarding rural pathway with incentives and flexible shifts awaits.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Experience in ED is welcomed; attitude, curiosity and teamwork matter.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care using evidence-informed practice.
• Work across a broad scope, strengthening clinical judgement and confidence.
• Support care planning, clinical pathways, and evaluation.
• Collaborate closely within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Clinical judgement

Autonomy

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Use your full nursing scope in a rural hospital where autonomy is real. Join a supportive team that values clinical judgement and backs you every shift.

Employment Type: Permanent Full and Part Time, Casual Opportunities Available

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging + Incentives

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Location: Quirindi Community Hospital

Applications close: Sunday, 8th November 2026.

This Is Rural Nursing Done Properly

If you’re looking for real autonomy, real variety, and a team that actually has your back, Quirindi Hospital delivers what metro roles promise but rarely give.

As One Of Our Nurses Put It

“Quirindi is a great place to work if you want autonomy, a wide scope of practice, and a team that’s genuinely fun, bright, and supportive. No two days are ever the same.”

• Holly, Emergency Department RN

Where You’ll Be Working

Set among the rolling hills and sunflower fields of the Liverpool Plains, Quirindi is just under an hour from Tamworth and offers the kind of lifestyle balance many nurses are actively chasing.

Quirindi Health Service Includes

• Quirindi Hospital – a 24/7 acute facility with Emergency Department
• HealthOne Quirindi - co-located GP and Community Health services

This integrated model means continuity of care, strong clinical relationships, and genuine teamwork across services.

You’ll be led by the Health Service Manager, known for building inclusive, high-performing teams where nurses feel supported, trusted, and valued. The culture is social, down-to-earth, and refreshingly real - quirky scrub days, social club events, and a team that looks out for one another. There are positions available both in the general ward and our emergency department - take the opportunity for pathways and progression as a generalist not seen in larger facilities!

About The Role

This role offers true rural generalist experience with exposure across emergency, acute, and mental health presentations.

You Will

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care using evidence-informed practice
• Work across a broad scope, strengthening clinical judgement and confidence
• Support care planning, clinical pathways, and evaluation
• Collaborate closely within a multidisciplinary team

Whether you’re early-career and ready to build confidence fast, or mid-career and craving variety and balance, this role gives you room to grow without burning out.

About You

You’re a Registered Nurse who:

• Thrives in a collaborative, hands-on environment
• Enjoys variety and autonomy in your practice
• Brings empathy, adaptability, and strong communication skills
• Is open to rural practice or ready to reconnect with meaningful patient care

Experience in ED is welcomed - but attitude, curiosity, and teamwork matter just as much.

The Perks

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• You may 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.*
• Access to The Welcome Experience - settle into your new community with all the support you need to embrace rural NSW
• 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

Requirements

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Relocating? We've Got You Covered

Making a move can feel overwhelming, but support is available.

The Welcome Experience is a free service designed to help health workers and their families settle into regional communities. From connecting you with local schools, childcare providers, sporting clubs, housing information, and community networks, the program helps make your transition smoother so you can feel at home sooner and start enjoying everything your new community has to offer.

Learn More: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Information For Applicants

• 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 HNELHD‑[e-mail].

To be eligible