Deliver life-changing care where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your community knows your name
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $40.02 - $56.19 Per Hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 28
Requisition ID: REQ672795
Location: Wilson Memorial Hospital
Closing Date: Sunday 12th July 2026
About the Opportunity
Make a real difference in rural healthcare while enjoying the lifestyle and community that only country living can offer.
Murrurundi Hospital (Wilson Memorial) is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join our dynamic and supportive team. Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, Murrurundi is a welcoming rural community surrounded by rolling hills, national parks and rich equine heritage. Offering a relaxed lifestyle, affordable living and a strong sense of community, it's the ideal location to build a rewarding nursing career while enjoying an excellent work-life balance. Wilson Memorial Hospital provides a diverse and rewarding clinical environment, including an 8-bed inpatient unit, a 2-bed Emergency Department with a dedicated resuscitation bay and consultation room, and onsite pathology services twice a week. As part of our close-knit multidisciplinary team, you'll enjoy broad clinical exposure and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a range of patient presentations. From your first day, you'll be supported by an experienced Clinical Nurse Educator, with a comprehensive orientation program, dedicated Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) training, and ongoing professional development designed to help you build your confidence and continue growing your skills.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Registered Nurse, you will provide safe, high-quality, person-centred care across both the Emergency Department and inpatient ward. Working as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care while responding to a wide variety of clinical presentations.
In this role, you will:
- Deliver evidence-based nursing care across emergency and inpatient settings.
- Perform triage and provide emergency nursing care in accordance with recognised clinical guidelines.
- Work collaboratively with the local medical team, Emergency Doctors and Virtual Care Admitting Doctors to coordinate timely, patient-centred care.
- Monitor, assess and respond to changes in patient condition, escalating care when required.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to support positive patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to a safe, high-quality healthcare environment.
About you
You are a confident and adaptable Registered Nurse who enjoys the variety that rural nursing offers. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate sound clinical judgement and are passionate about delivering compassionate, patient-centred care.
Essential Requirement
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Recent Emergency Department nursing experience.
- Demonstrated experience in emergency triage.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
- A positive attitude, resilience and commitment to continuous learning.
If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same, your contribution is valued, and you'll be supported to continue developing your emergency nursing skills, we'd love to hear from you.
What we can offer you:
✅ Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
✅ Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
✅ 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
✅ 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
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 permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies
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.
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For role related queries or questions contact Mahadab Sunwar Sajil on [email protected]
Information for Applicants:
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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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