Surgical Ward RN

Salt Medics; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regional Deployment Allowance

Travel and accommodation provided

Job summary

Salt Medics is sourcing an experienced Registered Nurse for the Surgical Ward at Broken Hill Hospital in far-west New South Wales. The role offers NSW Casual Award rates plus an additional 8% loading for agency nurses, with an extra regional deployment allowance ranging from $235 to $325 per week.

Travel and accommodation are provided for this 3-month placement starting mid-January 2027. The ideal candidate must hold current AHPRA registration, have recent acute care experience, and possess

Qualifications

• Must have recent acute nursing experience.
• AHPRA registration to practice in Australia is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Surgical Ward RN care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery.
• Adhere to NSW Casual Award terms and hospital policies.

Skills

Acute nursing experience

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

Surgical Ward RN

• NSW Casual Award rates apply + additional 8% loading from NSW Health for agency nurse
• SALT Regional Deployment Allowance: $235 to $ 325 per week, tax-free (based on shifts worked and RN seniority)
• Contract available from Mid-January 2027 for a 3-month placement
• Must have recent Acute nursing experience
• Travel and accommodation provided
• Applicants must be registered with AHPRA and hold working rights for Australia

Broken Hill Hospital, located in the heart of far-west New South Wales, is a major rural referral and teaching hospital providing a wide range of services including emergency, maternity, paediatrics, mental health, oncology, dialysis and rehabilitation.

Located in the heart of Australia's outback, Broken Hill is a distinctive regional centre renowned for its mining heritage, thriving arts and cultural scene, and dramatic desert landscapes.