Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Job share may be Considered)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 pa (+ 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: Cowra, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 8 June 2026 – 11:59pm
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Registered Nurse – Emergency / General Wards – 5-10k Incentives Offered
Cowra Health Service
Nurse-led ED. General ward variety. Brand new Hospital. Real scope to grow.
About the role
This is a role for a Registered Nurse who has ED experience but is interested in broader clinical exposure, greater autonomy and the chance to make a visible impact. Roles are primarily based in the Emergency Department, with opportunities to rotate across other nursing areas and wards.
Cowra’s brand new ED has been designed to support patient flow from ambulance arrival through to reception, nurse assessment and clinical care.
With 9,223 emergency presentations in 2025, Cowra six-bed unit delivers activity and variety and includes monitored beds, back-to-base monitoring, new resuscitation equipment and ECG technology that supports cloud-based access to results.
Cowra ED is strongly nurse-led. Nurses are central to assessment, patient flow and care coordination, with opportunities to work to broader scope through dedicated pathways such as ECAT protocols. On each shift there are two Registered Nurses rostered, a Doctor present in the department, an anaesthetist on call, and access to CT, MRI and ultrasound.
The general wards component adds another valuable dimension to the role. You will have the opportunity to build capability in renal, perioperative, general wards, community and district nursing, outpatients, chemotherapy and rural midwifery pathways. For nurses who want to stay clinically sharp, broaden their assessment skills and develop confidence across more than one setting, Cowra offers a strong platform.
The team is close, collaborative and multicultural, with strong local connection. This is a community-based hospital in the truest sense — the people you work with also live locally, and the care you provide has a visible impact in the town around you.
Cowra is a beautiful regional town for families, lifestyle and community connection. It offers public and Catholic school options, sport, dance, music, drama, horse riding, swimming, fishing and water sports at Wyangala Dam, plus nearby national parks for four-wheel driving, bushwalking and camping. The town is also known for the Festival of International Understanding, the Cowra Japanese Garden and the Cherry Blossom Festival. Orange and Bathurst are around an hour away, Canberra is around two hours away, and the median house price is around $467,500.
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 are seeking nurse-led emergency care, general ward variety, genuine team support and the opportunity to make a real difference in a close-knit community, this is your chance to take the next step in your nursing career.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
Challenge yourself. Make an impact. Shape the future. Join us!
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 Mia Chong, Convenor on 0428 634 574 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 (ongoing or temporary).
- 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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