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Remuneration: $79,368.82 - $111,427.34 p.a + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Rural Incentives
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Moree District Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ667450
Closing Date: Wednesday, 24th June 2026
Expand your skills across medical and trauma care while earning financial rewards through the
Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme in a supportive, dynamic environment!
Why Join Us?
We’re more than just a workplace - we’re a team that values and supports you:
Flexible rostering to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance
Professional growth and education, with ongoing training and career development opportunities
A warm, team-oriented culture, with Scrub Fridays, morning teas, staff BBQs, and social catchups
Clear career pathways, supported by strong leadership, mentoring, and opportunities to progress
The Perks
Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
6 weeks annual leave and monthly days off (for eligible full-time nurses)
Paid parental leave
Increase your take home pay with Salary packaging options - up to $11,600
Discounted gym memberships for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Support for your wellbeing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Role and You
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a role offering diverse clinical experiences and close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
In our Emergency Department, you will triage and treat patients, stabilise trauma cases, and manage a wide range of medical emergencies, while providing holistic care, patient education across all age groups.
We are looking for someone who has:
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
Strong clinical knowledge in emergency care, including trauma, cardiac, respiratory, and paediatric emergencies
Collaborative and compassionate approach, working seamlessly with doctors, paramedics, and multidisciplinary teams
Advanced Life Support (ALS) and triage skills are highly desirable; full support will be provided for upskilling
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For role related queries or questions contact Mellisa Counsell on [email protected]
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.
Please note: the increased RHWIS allowance is approved until 30th June 2026. Commencement after this date may be subject to change, including the allowance amount for which the candidate may be eligible. To check your eligibility, visit the
Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact
[email protected].
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.
Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
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.
Hunter New 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 [email protected] for confidential support.
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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