RN - Coolamon - ED

JPS Recruitment Group; Ganmain; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Coolamon-Ganmain Hospital in NSW is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Emergency Department on a 12-week contract, starting 9 November 2026. You will manage patient presentations, perform triage, and deliver skilled nursing care in a fast-paced regional setting.

The role offers in-charge responsibilities, exposure across emergency, acute and aged care services, and a supportive team focused on community health.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in emergency department nursing, including triage and prioritisation.
• Solid background in acute and aged care nursing.
• Proven in-charge experience or readiness for charge nurse responsibilities.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to manage multiple presentations.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient presentations and triage in a dynamic ED environment.
• Provide nursing care across emergency, acute and aged care services.
• Take on in-charge responsibilities when required and lead patient management.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Triage assessment

Lead / in-charge

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA registration

Job description

Coolamon-Ganmain Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Emergency Department on a 12-week contract basis, starting 9 November 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a regional healthcare setting that serves its community across emergency, acute, and aged care services. You'll take on a key role in managing patient presentations, conducting triage, and providing nursing care in a dynamic environment where your experience and clinical judgment make a real difference.

• 12-week contract role in Emergency Department with scope for in-charge responsibilities
• Work across emergency, acute, and aged care nursing in a regional hospital setting
• Lead triage and patient management in a supportive, community-focused healthcare environment

Preferred Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in emergency department nursing, including triage assessment and patient prioritisation
• Solid background in acute and aged care nursing
• Proven in-charge experience or readiness to take on charge nurse responsibilities
• Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to manage multiple patient presentations effectively
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification with current registration
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification or willingness to obtain it
• Post-graduate qualification or experience in emergency nursing is advantageous