Employment Type: Various – Permanent Full time/Part Time/Casual (Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $40.03- $56.20 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health – Western NSW LHD Incentives (conditions apply and may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours – to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme)
Location: Forbes, NSW
Hours per week: Up to 38 hours
Applications Close: 17 June 2026, 11:59pm
Registered Nurse – Accident and Emergency (Incentives Offered)
Lachlan Health Service – Forbes Hospital
About the role:
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.
Forbes Health Service
Some ED roles give you a roster. Forbes gives you a pathway — emergency experience, cross-service variety, close team connection and the chance to build clinical range, responsibility and career momentum.
Forbes ED, with around 7,450 presentations annually, is part of a 35-bed regional hospital that offers genuine clinical variety. It is just the right size to gain broad experience, build confidence and have room for doors to open as your career develops.
Forbes has an energetic ED team with strong peer connection and a genuine sense of momentum. People often describe the welcoming vibe they feel when they join the team. Culture matters, because it directly affects how quickly people settle, build confidence and succeed. The ED team is social, supportive and actively engaged with each other, giving the department a more connected and personal feel than larger hospital environments.
For an experienced ED nurse, Forbes offers a different kind of professional leverage. You work closely with people across the hospital, build relationships with senior clinicians and managers, and can explore wider opportunities that align with your professional goals.
The opportunity in Forbes is tangible. The career of our current ED NUM shows what is possible. She started at Forbes as a new graduate, completed midwifery training away from Forbes, returned to the service, worked across quality and safety while still working clinically, became Nurse Manager, and now acts as Health Service Manager. That is not a vague promise of “career development”; it is a clear example of regional nursing progression from early career through to senior leadership.
Whether your next step is deepening your emergency capability, building maternity, renal or theatre exposure, exploring quality and safety, or positioning yourself for leadership, Forbes gives you a realistic platform to achieve those goals.
Forbes is also a great option for nurses looking for regional living without giving up professional momentum. You can grow your career, be part of a connected hospital team and enjoy the lifestyle, community benefits and affordability of living in the Central West.
Relocation support may also be available through the NSW Government’s Welcome Experience, a free service helping eligible essential workers and their families settle into regional NSW, including support with housing, childcare, partner employment and local connections.
If you want an ED role that gives you a pathway, not just a position, Forbes Health Service is ready to welcome you.
Challenge yourself. Make an impact. Shape the future. Join us!
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
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
To apply for this role:
- Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
- Upload your current resume
- Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Kay Sheiles on (02) 6850 7102 or at [email protected] 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 persons.
- 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 and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
- To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
- For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
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