Job Description

Registered Nurse - Paediatric (Incentives Offered)

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*This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).

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- Requisition Number: REQ676946
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- Employment Type: Permanent Full - Time
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- Position Classification: Registered Nurse
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- Remuneration:$81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
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- Hours per week: 38
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- Applications Close: 19 August 2026
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- Vaccination Category: A
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- Location: Griffith
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Care for Children. Support Families. Grow Your Career.

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About the Chance

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Join the Paediatric Ward at Griffith Base Hospital and make a real difference in the lives of children and their families. As a Registered Nurse, you'll deliver compassionate, family-centred care to infants, children and adolescents while working in a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to providing safe, evidence-based care.

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As the Registered Nurse, you will:

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- Provide high-quality, family-centred nursing care to paediatric patients.
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- Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans.
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- Recognise and respond to changes in a child's condition, escalating concerns appropriately.
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- Support children and families through education, advocacy and shared decision-making.
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- Work collaboratively with paediatricians and the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcomes.
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- Contribute to safe discharge planning, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
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About You

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Our ideal candidate will have:

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- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
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- Demonstrated clinical assessment and care planning skills.
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- Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
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- A commitment to continuous learning, patient safety and quality improvement.




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- A current NSW Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain).
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To find out more, please review the Position Description.

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At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job, we offer the chance to make a real difference.

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- Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
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- Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
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- Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
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- Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
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- 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.
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- Up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full- time equivalent, position and location).
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This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration Formand

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TB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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

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

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

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📌 Registered Nurse - Paediatric (Incentives Offered) (Griffith)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Griffith