Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 ph.

Hours Per Week: Various

Requisition ID: REQ 699982

Applications Close: 16th of November 2026

Please complete application as soon as possible as interviews to be conducted on ongoing basis

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

Why Join Us The Float Pool at Coffs Harbour Hospital provides a adaptable nursing workforce that supports safe staffing and quality patient care across a variety of clinical areas, including medical, surgical, sub-acute, and specialty services. The team plays a vital role in maintaining patient flow, managing workforce demands, and responding to changing clinical activity.

As a Registered Nurse in the Float Pool, you will deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care across multiple wards, adapting to different clinical environments, patient needs, and multidisciplinary teams. The role requires strong clinical skills, sound judgement, effective prioritisation, and adherence to NSW Health policies and escalation procedures. Nurses work on a seven-day rotating roster, including morning, evening, and night shifts, and may be allocated to different wards based on service requirements.

This position is ideal for adaptable and motivated nurses seeking to broaden their clinical experience, develop versatility across specialties, and contribute to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture. Opportunities exist for permanent and temporary full-time or part-time positions.

Located on the Mid North Coast, Coffs Harbour Health Campus is a 357-bed Level 5 teaching hospital and major referral centre, offering exposure to a wide range of specialties while enjoying a desirable coastal lifestyle.

Benefits include

Diverse clinical exposure and professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership and team environment





Opportunities to work across multiple specialties

Allocated Days Off (ADO) for eligible full-time staff

Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport access The role suits proactive Registered Nurses who are committed to delivering safe, high-quality care, working collaboratively, and thriving in dynamic clinical settings.

What you'll be doing

Practicing and promoting safe, efficient and effective nursing care that reflects current standards of nursing practices and current Mid North Coast Local Health District policies and procedures.

About You

You are a Registered Nurse with current NMBA registration and proven experience in acute hospital settings. You demonstrate strong clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to deliver safe, evidence-based patient care. Your excellent communication and interpersonal abilities enable you to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, coordinate patient care, and achieve positive outcomes.

Adaptable and reliable, you are committed to high-quality nursing practice and are able to work across a seven-day rotating roster, including night shifts and public holidays.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit.

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer,



we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact [email protected] .

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.

Need more information?

- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Kim Henderson on [email protected] For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - [email protected]

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📌 Registered Nurse - Float Pool - Coffs Harbour Health Campus
🏢 Mid North Coast Local Health District
📍 Coffs Harbour