Assistant in Nursing - Urana (Incentives Offered)

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD); Murray (KY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Sign-on incentive up to $20,000

Rolling annual incentive up to $10,000

Job summary

MLHD invites applications from an experienced Assistant in Nursing to join our frontline team in Urana, delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care in a supportive, rural health setting.

You will provide person-centred care in line with standards, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and participate in ongoing quality improvement and safety initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and experiences.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care) or completion of an Undergraduate Registered Nursing or Midwifery degree.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and respond flexibly to changing clinical priorities.
• Commitment to patient-centred care, cultural safety, and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred, evidence-based care in accordance with relevant standards and legislation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement activities and contribute to a culture of safety and learning.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centred care

Quality improvement

Safety culture

Education

Certificate III Health Services Assistance (Acute Care) or Uni RN/ Midwifery degree

Job description

Requisition Number: REQ693610

Employment Type: Permanent Full – Time, Part – Time & Casual Opportunities

Position Classification: Assistant in Nursing

Remuneration: $65,150.16 - $71,479.42 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours per week: Up to 38

Applications Close: 18 October 2026

Vaccination Category: A

Location: Urana

• This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $20,000 sign on incentive, and up to $10,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Assistant in Nursing to join our dedicated team in this critical frontline role delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients and their families.

As the Assistant In Nursing, you will

• Deliver person-centred, evidence-based care in accordance with relevant standards and legislation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement activities and contribute to a culture of safety and learning.

To find out more, please review the Position Description.

About You

• Certificate lll in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care) or one year completion of Undergraduate Registered Nursing or Midwifery degree.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and respond flexibly to changing clinical priorities.
• A commitment to patient-centred care, cultural safety, and continuous professional development.

Why join MLHD?

• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax‑free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport, and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
• Up to $20k NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme + $10k rolling annual incentive (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.