Registered Nurse - Nursing Pool - Port Macquarie Base Hospital

NSW Health; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in Port Macquarie Base Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Nursing Pool. Roles include permanent full-time or part-time positions with varied hours, rostered across seven days including nights, based in Port Macquarie.

The successful candidate will be registered with the NMBA, committed to high-quality patient care and capable of working across outpatient and acute settings within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia registration.
• Eligible to work in Australia with valid work rights.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care in outpatient and acute hospital settings according to current standards and district policies.
• Assess patient needs, plan and implement evidence-based interventions, and document care accurately.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Education

Nursing registration (Australia)

Tools

Clinical documentation systems

Job description

Registered Nurse - Nursing Pool - Port Macquarie Base Hospital

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / PermanentPart Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 ph.
Hours Per Week: Varied
Requisition ID: REQ694614
Applications Close: 21st December 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

What you'll be doing
Practicing and promoting safe, efficient and effective nursing care that reflects current standards of nursing practices and current Mid North Coast Local Health District policies and procedures.

About You

You are a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, bringing demonstrated nursing knowledge, skills and clinical expertise gained within outpatient and acute hospital environments. You are committed to delivering safe, high-quality and patient-centred care while maintaining professional standards and contributing to positive health outcomes.

Your strong clinical problem-solving abilities enable you to assess patient needs, identify priorities and implement effective evidence-based interventions that maximise patient care and support recovery. You are confident in managing changing clinical situations and applying sound judgement to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.

You are an effective communicator with well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills, allowing you to build positive relationships with patients, carers and healthcare professionals. Your proficiency in information technology and clinical documentation systems supports accurate communication, continuity of care and efficient service delivery.

Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, you demonstrate the ability to plan, coordinate and evaluate patient care to achieve outcome-based goals. Your commitment to teamwork, professionalism and quality improvement ensures the delivery of holistic and coordinated care that meets the diverse needs of patients and their families.

You are reliable, adaptable and responsive to the operational requirements of a healthcare service, with the flexibility to participate in a seven-day rotating roster, including public holidays and night duty, while consistently maintaining a high standard of clinical practice and patient care.
Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit.
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ.

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. Theseawards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.