Bring your passion for hands‐on nursing to a close‐knit rural team where every day brings variety, growth and the chance to truly make a difference.
Employment Details
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,****** - $114,****** per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Incentives
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ******
Location: Wilson Memorial Community Hospital, Murrurundi
Applications Close: Sunday 13th September ****
About Us
Wilson Memorial Hospital is located in the picturesque Upper Hunter town of Murrurundi, offering the perfect blend of professional challenge and country lifestyle. Murrurundi Hospital provides 24‐hour emergency care, inpatient services, palliative care, aged care, rehabilitation and outpatient services. You'll join a diverse and collaborative team of experienced EENs and RNs, supported by a visiting onsite CNE and NUM. Additional education and mentoring are available through district CNEs and HSM/NUMs, ensuring you are well supported in your professional growth.
About The Role
Working across the Acute Ward and Emergency Department, you'll care for a diverse patient mix — from post‐operative and general medical patients through to palliative care and emergency presentations. One shift could see you caring for a patient recovering from knee surgery; the next, you could be supporting a complex retrieval in the Emergency Department. You'll be challenged to think critically, make sound clinical decisions and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Essential (or Willingness To Work Towards)
Triage
IV cannulation
Venepuncture
BLS/ALS accreditation
About You
You're a passionate, hands‐on Registered Nurse who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys the variety that comes with working across both acute and emergency care.
You Are
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
A genuine willingness to learn, develop and expand your clinical skills.
Confidence in sharing your knowledge and supporting colleagues.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to step up, coordinate and guide the team when required.
Sound clinical judgement and a commitment to delivering safe, high‐quality, patient‐centred care.
The ability to adapt to changing priorities and work confidently both independently and as part of a team.
What We Can Offer You




Be rewarded with up to $20,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
Relocation benefits and family travel assistance
Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full‐time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro‐rata for part time employees)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
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 /welcomeexperience
Eligibility and Conditions
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.
Hunter New England Local Health District 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 secure, 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 for confidential support.
Information For Applicants
Based on a minimum 18‐month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part‐time and contract employees will be made on a pro‐rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact .
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD****_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All recent 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 or *************.
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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📌 Registered Nurse - Emergency And Acute Ward - Incentives Offered (New South Wales)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 New South Wales