Registered Nurse - Renal Unit - Cooma Hospital

NSW Health; Cooma; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Annual influenza vaccinations

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking a casual Registered Nurse to join the Renal Ward at Cooma Hospital. You’ll deliver dialysis and renal care in a supportive, multidisciplinary team and contribute to improved patient outcomes in the local community.

The role offers ongoing professional development, access to modern facilities and health and wellbeing benefits such as Fitness Passport and annual influenza vaccinations.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with evidence of recent clinical experience and skills in Renal Nursing is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrated effective professional verbal and written communication within a diverse multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse using best practice evidence delivers person-centered nursing care in collaboration with individual/s and the multidisciplinary health care team.
• Provides supervision and support for less experienced clinicians to achieve people focused quality care.

Skills

Renal Nursing

AHPRA registration

Job description

Registered Nurse - Renal Unit - Cooma Hospital

Employment Type: Casual
Location: Cooma
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$41.23 - $57.88 per hour
Hours Per Week:Dependent upon NSW Health needs
Requisition ID:REQ701157
Applications Close : 24 October 2026
Interview Information:Interviews to be scheduled within 10 days of closing date
We Are Southern

About our Service

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse looking to make a real difference in patient care? Join the Renal Ward at Cooma Hospital, where you’ll provide specialized kidney care in a supportive, team-focused environment.

Work with experienced clinicians delivering dialysis and renal treatments, while developing your skills with ongoing professional development and access to modern facilities. Be part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to improving patient outcomes and enhancing quality of life for our local community.

• Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
• A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle

What you'll be doing

The Registered Nurse using best practice evidence delivers person-centered nursing care in collaboration with individual/s and the multidisciplinary health care team. Provides supervision and support for less experienced clinicians to achieve people focused quality care.

Selection Criteria

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with evidence of recent clinical experience and skills in Renal Nursing is desirable but not essential, and a strong commitment to maintaining professional competence.

Demonstrated effective professional verbal and written communication within a diverse multidisciplinary team.

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
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.
Southern NSW Local Health District 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 Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.
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 dani.mcparland @health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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. www.immi.gov.au

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.