Registered Nurse - Incentives Offered

Southern NSW Local Health District; Wingham; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rural incentive payments

Learning & development opportunities

4 weeks annual leave

Parental leave

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join Wingham Rehabilitation Hospital on a permanent full-time basis, with part-time and job-share options. You will care for inpatients and support rehabilitation goals in a rural setting, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and independence.

The role requires current Australian nursing registration and recent acute/sub-acute hospital experience, with after-hours leadership and

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to lead during after-hours shifts and work with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient nursing care for up to 16 patients.
• Develop and support rehabilitation goals with patients and families.
• Manage care planning, medication, wound care and documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Clinical assessment

Leadership

Collaboration

Decision-making

Education

Nursing registration with AHPRA

Job description

Hunter New England Local Health District

REQ690869 Requisition #

Bring your acute nursing skills to rehabilitation and help patients regain independence.

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time and Part-time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Incentives
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ690869
Location: Wingham Community Hospital

Closing Date: Sunday 13th September 2026

About the Opportunity

Looking for a rewarding nursing role where you can make a lasting impact on patients' recovery while enjoying the support of a close-knit rural healthcare team? Wingham Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our team in a Permanent Full-Time position, with job share arrangements considered for the right applicants.
Set in a beautiful rural location, Wingham Rehabilitation Hospital provides a welcoming and collaborative environment where nurses, medical officers, allied health professionals, HealthShare staff and security work together to deliver exceptional person-centred care. Our service takes a planned and holistic approach to rehabilitation, supporting patients on their journey from acute care back into the community and helping them regain independence, confidence and quality of life.

What You Will Be Doing

Wingham Rehabilitation Hospital provides inpatient care for up to 16 patients, alongside outpatient and hydrotherapy services. As a Registered Nurse, you will work closely with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to develop and support individual rehabilitation goals. You will provide high-quality nursing care while promoting recovery, independence and positive health outcomes.
You will utilise a broad range of clinical skills including care planning, medication management, wound care, clinical documentation and patient safety initiatives such as falls prevention, pressure injury management and manual handling practices. Working alongside Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing, you will contribute to the day-to-day operation of the unit and provide leadership and coordination of the facility during after-hours shifts. This role requires a confident clinician with sound clinical judgement who can assess, prioritise and respond appropriately to changing patient conditions while working collaboratively with available escalation pathways.

About you

You are an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys working in a collaborative rehabilitation environment where holistic, person-centred care is the priority. You thrive on building meaningful relationships with patients, supporting them through recovery and celebrating their progress.
Our ideal candidate will have recent acute or sub-acute nursing experience within an Australian hospital and be confident working independently. Given there is no onsite after-hours support, you will demonstrate strong clinical assessment skills, sound decision-making, and the ability to safely manage patient care and lead the team during after-hours shifts.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Strong clinical judgement and the ability to recognise and respond to deteriorating patients.
• A commitment to safe, evidence-based and person-centred care.
• A positive attitude and willingness to contribute to a supportive team culture.

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

Recent acute or sub-acute nursing experience within an Australian hospital.

Demonstrated ability to work confidently and autonomously during after-hours shifts.

• Excellent clinical assessment, communication and leadership skills.

What we can offer you:

• Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 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.

Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.

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.

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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.

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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