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Registered Nurse - Targeted - Incentives Offered

Registered Nurse - Targeted - Incentives Offered

Hunter New England Local Health DistrictTaree, New South Wales, Australia
29 days ago
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Registered Nurse - Targeted - Incentives Offered

Join to apply for the Registered Nurse - Targeted - Incentives Offered role at Hunter New England Local Health District .

Employment Type : Permanent, Part‑time

Position Classification : Registered Nurse

Remuneration : $37.48 – $52.62 per hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging + Incentives

Hours Per Week : Up to 38

Location : Manning Base Hospital, Taree – Biripi Country

Requisition ID : REQ614603

Applications Close : Tuesday, 11th November 2025

Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months and up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme .

Targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate status and meet the selection criteria.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse in the Surgical Ward, you’ll deliver expert, compassionate care to acute surgical patients from admission to discharge. Your work will combine technical excellence with human connection, easing pain, guiding recovery, and supporting patients and families through challenging experiences.

A Typical Day May Include

  • Providing evidence‑based, patient‑centred care in a dynamic surgical environment
  • Collaborating closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals to achieve the best outcomes
  • Managing post‑operative care, wound management, and complex clinical presentations
  • Educating and empowering patients and families to participate in recovery and discharge planning
  • Contributing to continuous improvement through ward rounds, case conferences, and professional development

About You

You’re a compassionate, committed nurse who thrives in a collaborative environment and values the opportunity to grow your clinical expertise.

You’ll Bring

  • Recent surgical nursing experience (preferred)
  • Strong clinical reasoning and problem‑solving skills
  • Knowledge of surgical pathways, wound care, and discharge planning
  • Excellent communication and time‑management skills
  • A team‑focused attitude with the ability to adapt and learn in a fast‑paced setting
  • A genuine commitment to patient care and community wellbeing

    • Essential

  • Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse

    • Why Join Us

  • Health & wellbeing : Access Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for you and family
  • Work‑life balance : Paid parental leave for eligible employees
  • Financial benefits : Salary packaging up to $11,600, novated leasing for tax‑effective vehicle arrangements
  • Employee support : Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Supportive team culture : New staff are valued and quickly integrated
  • Broad clinical exposure : Hands‑on experience across diverse surgical specialties
  • Inclusive workplace : Recognises and values everyone's contribution

    • Information for Applicants

  • Minimum 18‑month commitment to the position or agreed contract duration; pro‑rata payments for part‐time and contract employees
  • If contract ends early, repayment of a portion of the incentive may be required – contact Rural Health Incentives for details
  • Applicants will be assessed against essential requirements and selection criteria; for assistance, visit https : / / bit.ly / 3vL5fq2
  • Stepping Up Website is a resource for Indigenous job applicants in NSW Health – https : / / bit.ly / HNEHealthSteppingUp
  • Category A position; compliance with health policy directive PD2024_015 required prior to offer
  • Salary packaging options : novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, HECS / HELP debt assistance – contact nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23
  • Eligible benefits include allocated days off, long service leave, paid maternity leave, meal expenses

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    Contact

    For role‑related queries, contact Helen Van Luenen at helen.vanluenen@health.nsw.gov.au.

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