RN - Culcairn - ED

JPS Recruitment Group; Culcairn; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Culcairn Multi-Purpose Service in Culcairn, NSW, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Emergency Department on a 12-week contract from 4 November 2026 to 27 January 2027. Based in a rural setting, you will manage emergency presentations, conduct triage, and lead the department when in charge.

Ideal candidates will have current AHPRA RN registration in Australia, with ALS certification or willingness to obtain, and postgraduate ED experience or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia is required.
• ALS certification or willingness to obtain is preferred.
• Post-graduate qualification in Emergency Nursing or equivalent ED experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage emergency presentations and lead triage in a rural healthcare environment.
• Take charge of the department and coordinate patient care during shifts.
• 12-week contract from 4 November 2026 to 27 January 2027.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Triage

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Team communication

Education

AHPRA RN Australia

ALS certification

Post-graduate ED qualification

Job description

Culcairn Multi-Purpose Service is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Emergency Department on a 12-week contract basis, starting 4 November 2026. This rural healthcare service delivers essential emergency care to its community, and the successful candidate will play a key role in managing presentations, conducting triage, and leading the department when in charge. Based in Culcairn, NSW, this is an opportunity to make a direct impact in a close-knit healthcare setting.

• Manage emergency presentations and lead triage in a rural healthcare environment
• Take charge of the department and coordinate patient care during shifts
• 12-week contract from 4 November 2026 to 27 January 2027

Preferred Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working in an emergency department setting
• Proven competence in triage assessment and patient prioritisation
• Experience in an in-charge or leadership capacity within an ED
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to coordinate care and communicate effectively with the broader healthcare team

Preferred Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification or willingness to obtain
• Post-graduate qualification in Emergency Nursing or equivalent clinical experience in ED settings