Use your full nursing scope in a rural hospital where autonomy is real.

Join a supportive team that values clinical judgement and backs you every shift.

Employment Type

Permanent Full and Part Time, Casual Opportunities Available

Position Classification

Registered Nurse

Remuneration

$41.22 - $57.88 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging + Incentives

Hours Per Week

Up to 38

Location

Quirindi Community Hospital

Applications close

Sunday, 8th November 2026.

This Is Rural Nursing Done Properly

If you’re looking for real autonomy, real variety, and a team that actually has your back, Quirindi Hospital delivers what metro roles promise but rarely give.

As One Of Our Nurses Put It

“Quirindi is a great place to work if you want autonomy, a wide scope of practice, and a team that’s genuinely fun, bright, and supportive. No two days are ever the same.”

- Holly, Emergency Department RN

Where You’ll Be Working

Set among the rolling hills and sunflower fields of the Liverpool Plains, Quirindi is just under an hour from Tamworth and offers the kind of lifestyle balance many nurses are actively chasing.

Quirindi Health Service Includes

- Quirindi Hospital – a 24/7 acute facility with Emergency Department
- HealthOne Quirindi - co-located GP and Community Health services

This integrated model means continuity of care, strong clinical relationships, and genuine teamwork across services.

About The Role

This role offers true rural generalist experience with exposure across emergency, acute, and mental health presentations.

You Will

- Deliver high-quality, person-centred care using evidence-informed practice
- Work across a broad scope, strengthening clinical judgement and confidence
- Support care planning, clinical pathways, and evaluation
- Collaborate closely within a multidisciplinary team

Whether you’re early-career and ready to build confidence fast, or mid-career and craving variety and balance, this role gives you room to grow without burning out.

About You

- Thrives in a collaborative, hands-on environment
- Enjoys variety and autonomy in your practice
- Brings empathy, adaptability, and strong communication skills
- Is open to rural practice or ready to reconnect with meaningful patient care

Experience in ED is welcomed - but attitude, curiosity, and teamwork matter just as much.

The Perks

- At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:




- You may 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.*
- Access to The Welcome Experience – settle into your new community with all the support you need to embrace rural NSW
- 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
- 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.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Requirements

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Relocating? We've Got You Covered

Making a move can feel overwhelming, but support is available.

The Welcome Experience is a free service designed to help health workers and their families settle into regional communities. From connecting you with local schools, childcare providers, sporting clubs, housing information, and community networks, the program helps make your transition smoother so you can feel at home sooner and start enjoying everything your new community has to offer.

Learn More:

- Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part‑ratio and contract employees will be made on a pro‑ratio 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 HNELHD‑.

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.

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

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: HNEHealthSteppingUp

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.

Hunter Current 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 for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‑free application process.

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📌 Registered Nurse - Incentives Offered (Quirindi)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
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