Help patients rebuild their independence and celebrate every milestone along the way. Join a close-knit rehabilitation team where you'll have the time to deliver truly person-centred care while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of rural nursing.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $40.02 - $56.19 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ674506
Location: Wingham Community Hospital
Closing Date: Thursday, 9th July 2026
About the Opportunity
Looking for a nursing role where you can make a lasting impact on patients' recovery while enjoying the benefits of working in a supportive rural healthcare team? Wingham Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse to join our team in a part-time position, while this position is offered at 16 hours per week, additional shifts are frequently available across Wingham Rehabilitation Hospital and Manning Base Hospital, allowing you to increase your hours and tailor your work-life balance. An eligibility list will be created from this recruitment process and may be used to fill future permanent, temporary or casual vacancies within the service.
Set in a beautiful rural location, Wingham Rehabilitation Hospital provides a welcoming and collaborative environment where nurses, medical officers, allied health professionals, HealthShare staff and security work closely together to deliver exceptional patient-centred care. Our service takes a planned and holistic approach to rehabilitation, supporting patients on their journey from acute care back into the community and helping them regain independence, confidence and quality of life.
What You Will Be Doing
Wingham Rehabilitation Hospital provides inpatient care for up to 16 patients, alongside outpatient and hydrotherapy services. As a Registered Nurse, you will work closely with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to develop and support individual rehabilitation goals. You will provide high-quality nursing care while promoting recovery, independence and positive health outcomes. You will utilise a broad range of clinical skills including care planning, medication management, wound care, clinical documentation and patient safety initiatives such as falls prevention, pressure injury management and manual handling practices. Working alongside Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing, you will contribute to the day-to-day operation of the unit and provide leadership and coordination of the facility during after-hours shifts.
Shift times include:
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Morning: 7:00am – 3:30pm
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Afternoon: 1:00pm – 9:30pm
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Night: 9:00pm – 7:30am
With no travel required and ample free onsite parking available, you'll enjoy a convenient and rewarding work environment.
About you
You are a Registered Nurse who enjoys working in a slower-paced, highly collaborative environment where holistic patient care is the priority. You thrive on building meaningful connections with patients, supporting them through recovery and celebrating their progress. Whether your experience comes from acute, subacute, medical, surgical or aged care nursing, you bring strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to person-centred care.
Essential requirements:
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Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
How You Will Be Supported
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At Wingham Rehabilitation Hospital, you'll be joining a team that genuinely values and supports one another.
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Your onboarding will include:
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Comprehensive orientation across morning, afternoon and night shifts.
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Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) training and dedicated time to complete mandatory modules.
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Access to rehabilitation-specific education, including Functional Independence Measure (FIM) benchmarking training when available.
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Ongoing support from experienced nursing and multidisciplinary team members.
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Beyond professional support, we pride ourselves on fostering a positive workplace culture. From Fun Scrub Fridays and birthday celebrations to shared lunches and twice-weekly coffee van visits, we make time to connect and celebrate our team.
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Additional shifts are frequently available at both Wingham Rehabilitation Hospital and Manning Base Hospital, providing opportunities to increase your hours and broaden your experience. Overtime opportunities may also be available.
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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