No two days are the same – build your acute and emergency nursing skills while making a real difference in a close-knit rural community.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration: $75,011.91 - $81,508.14 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Incentives

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ705418

Location: Wilson Memorial Hospital, Murrurundi

Closing Date: Sunday 15th November 2026

About The Opportunity

Located in the picturesque town of Murrurundi, Wilson Memorial Hospital offers a unique opportunity to work in a close-knit rural healthcare team while developing your clinical skills across a diverse range of services.

Murrurundi Hospital provides 24-hour emergency care, inpatient services, palliative care, aged care, rehabilitation and outpatient services. You will work alongside experienced Enrolled and Registered Nurses, supported by a visiting onsite Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) and Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), with access to further education and support from district CNEs and Health Service Managers. You will receive onsite orientation and ongoing clinical support, with opportunities to build and maintain your skills through connections with neighbouring Scone Hospital.

Staff also have the opportunity to periodically work at Scone to broaden their clinical experience.

Your professional development will be supported through regular 30-day and 60-day conversations with your manager, annual performance reviews and access to education opportunities across Hunter New England Local Health District.

What You Will Be Doing

No two days are the same at Murrurundi Hospital. One moment you could be supporting a patient recovering from knee surgery, and the next assisting the nursing team with an emergency presentation.

Working across the acute ward and Emergency Department, you will care for a diverse patient population with needs ranging from general medical and post-operative care to palliative and emergency presentations.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

- Providing safe, compassionate and person-centred nursing care within your scope of practice.
- Supporting patients across acute, medical, post-surgical and palliative care settings.
- Monitoring patients, recognising changes in their condition and escalating concerns appropriately.
- Contributing to the care of patients presenting to the Emergency Department, working collaboratively with the Registered Nurse and broader healthcare team.
- Using your clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills to prioritise and deliver patient care.
- Supporting and sharing knowledge with colleagues to maintain a positive and collaborative team environment.
- Participating in ongoing education and training to develop your clinical skills and confidence.

About You You are a motivated and enthusiastic Enrolled Nurse who enjoys the variety of rural nursing and is passionate about hands-on patient care across acute and emergency settings. You Will Demonstrate

- A willingness to learn new skills and share your existing knowledge and experience.
- Strong clinical judgement,



initiative and the ability to recognise and escalate changes in patient condition.
- A collaborative and supportive approach, with the confidence to take a leadership role and provide direction to the team when appropriate and within your scope.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- A genuine passion for providing quality patient care across a variety of clinical settings.
- Flexibility and willingness to further develop your clinical skills through training and education.

Professional Development You will be supported to develop your clinical capabilities through onsite training with visiting Clinical Nurse Educators and access to paid education days delivered across HNE Local Health District.

There are also opportunities to work towards or further develop skills in:

- Basic Life Support (BLS) accreditation.
- Intravenous (IV) cannulation.
- Venepuncture.

This is a excellent opportunity to grow your skills, gain broad clinical experience and become part of a supportive rural nursing 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.*

✅ 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)

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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 more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Additional Information

- 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 [email protected].

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.

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full time vacancies.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe setting 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 [email protected] for confidential support.

Need more information?

- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Arabella Gordon on [email protected]

Information For Applicants

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

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

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 [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

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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📌 Enrolled Nurse - Incentives Offered (Murrurundi)
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