Enjoy the variety of rural nursing while making a real impact in your community.

Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Requisition ID: REQ683389

Location: Wingham Community Hospital

Closing Date: Thursday 20th August 2026

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a Casual Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team in a modern rural hospital, providing care across both the inpatient ward and Emergency Department. With 8 inpatient beds and a busy Emergency Department, our newly designed hospital offers contemporary facilities and access to a range of innovative health services, including 24-hour Virtual Medical Officer support, Mental Health Access services and statewide retrieval services. This unique combination of technology and clinical expertise ensures you are well supported to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. As a casual Registered Nurse, you'll enjoy the flexibility of casual employment while gaining exposure to a diverse range of clinical presentations in a supportive rural environment. You'll be welcomed into a collaborative team where your contribution is valued and your professional development is encouraged. From commencement, you'll receive ongoing support from our Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) and Nurse Manager, who are committed to helping you build your skills, maintain competencies and succeed in your role. Mandatory education, clinical assessments and competency development will be supported throughout your employment.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Casual Registered Nurse, you will provide safe, evidence-based and person-centred care across both the Emergency Department and inpatient ward.

In this role, you will:

- Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients across emergency and inpatient settings.
- Coordinate and oversee the hospital after hours, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
- Undertake comprehensive patient assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
- Utilise the Australasian Triage Scale and emergency care protocols to assess and prioritise patients.
- Escalate care appropriately and collaborate with the Virtual Medical Officer, retrieval services and Mental Health Access teams when required.
- Perform advanced clinical skills including venepuncture, cannulation and emergency interventions within your scope of practice.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with NSW Health policies and procedures.
- Report directly to the Nurse Manager during business hours and the Executive on Call after hours.

About you





We're looking for a confident and adaptable Registered Nurse who enjoys the diversity of rural nursing and thrives in a team-oriented team environment.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

- Recent experience in both Emergency Department and acute ward nursing.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience using the Australasian Triage Scale.
- Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) qualifications.
- Competency in venepuncture and cannulation.
- Robust clinical assessment, communication and decision-making skills.
- The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with the multidisciplinary team.
- A commitment to working within your scope of practice and complying with NSW Health policies, procedures and the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.
- A respectful, supportive and positive approach that contributes to a strong team culture.

Essential requirements:

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse

What we can offer you:

✅ Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
✅ Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
✅ Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
✅ Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
✅ The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Additional Information

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people,



aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.

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Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via *********@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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