Registered Nurse - Transition to Specialty - Critical Care & Emergency

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

Job summary

NSW Health seeks Registered Nurses for a Transition to Specialty program in Critical Care & Emergency in Bathurst, NSW. You will rotate through ICU and ED over 12 months, gaining extensive critical care experience in one of NSW's busiest regional hospitals.

Multiple positions are available. The role emphasises teamwork, safety, and person-centred care within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current Australian AHPRA registration (or equivalent).
• 12-month rotation through Critical Care and Emergency units (ICU/ED).
• Ability to work in a busy regional hospital with a focus on safe, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department during a 12‑month period.
• Provide high-quality nursing care and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Job description

Registered Nurse - Transition to Specialty - Critical Care & Emergency

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (1 Feb 2027 – 30 Jan 2028)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.23 - $57.88 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options )
Location: Bathurst , NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 4 Oct 2026 – 11:59pm

Registered Nurse - Transition to Specialty - Critical Care & Emergency
Bathurst Health Service

About the role

This is an outstanding opportunity to gain extensive critical care experience in one of NSW's busiest regional hospitals, with the unique opportunity to rotate through all critical care areas. In this role, you will rotate through the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department over a 12-month period to gain experience.

Multiple positions are now available to join our dynamic nursing team in a supportive and caring environment. Ideally, you will bring energy and enthusiasm to the role, work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and have a strong focus on ensuring safe, effective, person-centred care.

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• 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 (ongoing or temporary).
• 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.
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• 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.

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