Western NSW Local Health District – Forbes NSW

3d ago , from Western NSW Local Health District

Employment Type:Permanent Part Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.23 - $57.88 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Forbes, NSW
Hours per week:16
Applications Close: 9 November 2026, 11:59pm

Registered Nurse – Renal Services
Lachlan Health Service – Forbes Hospital

About the role:
As a Registered Nurse - Renal, you will deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to patients requiring renal services in an acute care environment. Working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support patients throughout their treatment journey while ensuring care is delivered in accordance with qualified standards, clinical guidelines, and organisational values.

Forbes Hospital has a capacity of 27 beds and 2 birthing rooms. Of the 27 beds, three are maternity beds and two are high observation beds. The Emergency departments has five beds and one Resus Bay.

- 24-hour emergency care
- Acute and subacute inpatient services including medical, maternity, rehabilitation and palliative care
- Renal Dialysis – 8 chairs.
- Minor surgical plus D.O. surgery including endoscopy, Laparoscopic surgery, Gynaecology surgery, obstetrics, ophthalmology, colonoscopy and gastroscopy and after hour’s emergency surgery cover
- Hospital in the Home
- Diagnostic services including CT scanner, ultrasound, x-ray and pathology
- Outpatient services including infusion clinics

A range of primary and community health care and outreach services are provided to the surrounding villages including Healthy Lifestyles, child and family health nursing, dietetics, speech pathology,



occupational therapy, psychology, social work, child protection, sexual assault service, Aboriginal health worker, palliative care, physiotherapy, community based nursing, women’s health nurse and various visiting specialists as well as mental health, drug and alcohol services. There is many visiting medical services.

The Forbes Shire is one of the richest primary producing areas in NSW. Forbes enjoys a great location on the Newell Highway and is located 360 kms west of Sydney and 33 kms southwest of Parkes. Forbes is a picturesque town built around stunning Lake Forbes and on the banks of the Lachlan River offering

- Boutique shopping, local cafes, heritage streetscapes and friendly locals
- Access to beautiful walking tracks, fishing and outdoor recreation
- A supportive health service team known for collaboration and innovation
- Passion for education, mentorship, building capability in others and career progression

Relocation to Forbes – Eligible applicants relocating to Forbes may be able to access

support and incentives programs offered by Forbes Shire Council. We encourage prospective applicants to investigate available opportunities through Forbes Shire Council when considering a move to the region.

Relocation to Forbes:



Eligible applicants relocating to Forbes may be able to access relocation support and incentive programs offered by Forbes Shire Council. We encourage prospective applicants to investigate available opportunities through Forbes Shire Council when considering a move to the region.

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Helping you Move to Western NSW

The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at The Welcome Experience

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Nicole White on (02) 6850 7* or at ***@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible people.
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
- Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety a

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