Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation Ward

Western NSW Local Health District; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Corporate wellbeing programs

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District – Bathurst NSW is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Rehabilitation Ward in Bathurst Health Service. The role focuses on rehabilitation nursing, supporting patient independence and working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will have recent clinical RN experience and be committed to developing skills in rehabilitation nursing in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current registration in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation nursing care to patients in the Rehabilitation Ward.
• Promote enablement and independence for patients.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery.

Job description

Western NSW Local Health District – Bathurst NSW

18h ago , from Western NSW Local Health District

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 pa / $41.23 - $57.88 per hr (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Bathurst, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Applications Close: 5 October 2026 – 11:59pm

Registered Nurse – Rehabilitation Ward

Bathurst Health Service

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to develop their skills in the area of Rehabilitation Nursing, whilst working in a collaborative environment, and promoting enablement and independence for their patients. This position would suit a Registered Nurse with recent clinical experience, who is looking to further develop their career in Rehabilitation Nursing.

Bathurst Health Service: Bathurst Hospital is located 3 hours west of Sydney over the Blue Mountains. It is a University City, has good transport services throughout the city, buses, trains and airplanes with regular connections to Sydney then interstate. Large sporting complexes, great restaurants, recreational activities and facilities.

The Rehabilitation Ward is a busy 16 bed with 4 Residential Transitional Aged Care Beds as well as an Independent Living Unit. The Ward is co-located with Bathurst Hospital and is managed by a strong Multidisciplinary team as well as being supported by Allied Health. The hospital has an ED, Level 4 ICU, Level 4 Maternity services, Paediatrics services, Medical unit with telemetry and palliative care beds, 15 Bed Surgical ward, large inpatient and outpatient Allied Health support and expanding Ambulatory Care and HITH services. Educational support is available to staff, enthusiastic and supportive team on the ward, looking for interested and keen staff member to join our team.

Paid leave entitlements

Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits

Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport

Helping you Move to Western NSW

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Additional information for applicants:

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD

Role-related enquiries:

Please contact Maeve Beuzville on (02) 6330 5*** or at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.