Registered Nurse - Incentives Offered

Hunter New England Local Health District; Scone; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rural Health Incentive Scheme

Relocation benefits

4 weeks annual leave

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Welcome Experience

Job summary

Scone Hospital, part of Hunter New England Local Health District, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, person-centred care across a diverse ward setting. The role offers a mix of permanent, full-time and part-time opportunities in a rural hospital with strong leadership support and ongoing professional development.

You will work with a dynamic team, delivering care across medical/surgical areas, maternity, emergency, and imaging services, while enhancing clinical

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Minimum 12 months' clinical nursing experience.
• Ability to work across different clinical areas within the facility.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based and person-centred nursing care to an allocated patient load.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop care plans.
• Administer medications and undertake clinical procedures as scoped.
• Recognise and respond to changes in patients' clinical conditions.
• Coordinate patient care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to Enrolled Nurses and other staff.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and safe care delivery.
• Support daily ward operations and patient flow.
• Participate in quality improvement and professional development activities.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Nursing qualification (RN)

Job description

Grow your career, lead with confidence and enjoy the variety of rural nursing at Scone Hospital.

Employment Type

Permanent, Full-time, Part-time and Casual Opportunities

Position Classification

Registered Nurse

Remuneration

$41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week

Up to 38

Requisition ID

REQ684386

Location

Scone Hospital

Closing Date

Thursday 15th October 2026

About The Opportunity

Scone Hospital is a picturesque rural hospital offering a diverse range of services and the opportunity to develop your clinical and leadership skills across multiple areas. The hospital includes a mixed medical/surgical ward, operating theatre, maternity unit, emergency department and onsite medical imaging, giving you exposure to a broad range of clinical presentations and the opportunity to build a diverse skill set. You’ll join a dynamic and emerging team where your experience, knowledge and leadership will be valued. With a diverse team bringing a range of skills and strengths, there are plenty of opportunities to share your knowledge while continuing to develop your own practice. Located just over three hours north of Sydney, Scone offers easy access to Newcastle, Maitland and the Central Coast for day trips, with Tamworth and Armidale further north. With ample free onsite parking and a relaxed rural lifestyle, Scone is a great place to grow your nursing career.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care while contributing to the effective day-to-day operation of the ward.

You Will

• Provide safe, evidence-based and person-centred nursing care to an allocated patient load.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans.
• Administer medications and undertake clinical procedures in accordance with your scope of practice and competency.
• Recognise and respond to changes in patients' clinical conditions, escalating care appropriately.
• Coordinate patient care and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to Enrolled Nurses and other members of the nursing team.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and the delivery of safe, high-quality care.
• Support the daily operations of the ward and contribute to effective patient flow.
• Participate in quality improvement, education and professional development activities.

About You

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse who is ready to take the next step in their career and contribute to a young and emerging team.

Ideally, You Will Have

• A minimum of 12 months' clinical nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• The confidence to work with an appropriate level of autonomy while knowing when to elevate.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, supportive and team-focused approach.
• The ability to provide clinical leadership and support to colleagues.
• A commitment to safe, person-centred care.
• A willingness to continue developing your clinical skills and knowledge.
• The flexibility to work across different clinical areas within the facility and nearby facilities as required.

Experience or competency in venepuncture and cannulation is highly regarded. If you don't yet have these competencies, you will be supported to work towards achieving them.

Essential Requirements

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Minimum 12 months' clinical nursing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to provide safe, high-quality and person-centred nursing care.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Willingness to work across different clinical areas and nearby facilities as required.

How You Will Be Supported

You won't be expected to navigate rural nursing alone. You will be supported by an onsite Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) and Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), with a comprehensive orientation period to help you settle confidently into the role.

You’ll Have Opportunities To

• Upskill and expand your clinical capabilities.
• Undertake additional training and competency programs.
• Access study and transition programs.
• Develop venepuncture and cannulation skills.
• Learn and share knowledge within a diverse and experienced team.
• Build experience across multiple clinical areas.

Rural Lifestyle & Accommodation

Moving to a rural location can be exciting, but we understand that finding somewhere to live can be one of the challenges. Scone Hospital has onsite shared accommodation available for short-term rental, providing a convenient option while you secure more suitable long-term accommodation. Surrounded by beautiful country landscapes and within travelling distance of Newcastle, Maitland, the Central Coast, Tamworth and Armidale, Scone offers the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding rural lifestyle while building your nursing career.

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.
• PLUS, Relocation benefits and family travel assistance
• 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.

Hunter New England Health 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 Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. 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 [e-mail] for confidential support.

For role related queries or questions contact Nikki Whyburn on [e-mail].

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.

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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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