Discover the balance. Enjoy more flexibility, diverse career pathways, the opportunity to learn and grow, salary packaging + more.
Employment Type: Permanent Full or Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum, pro rata + super
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ683275
Applicants must have valid working rights in Australia
You may be eligible for the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information, please contact [email protected] or
We're looking for qualified nurses to join our rural nursing sites across the stunning Northern Rivers region of NSW, offering a unique blend of rewarding clinical experience and an exceptional lifestyle. Here, you’ll grow your career while enjoying a slower pace, strong team connections, and the beauty of the hinterland and coast. Roles are available at four rural sites: Bonalbo, Kyogle, Nimbin and Urbenville.
Enjoy a career where your lifestyle and wellbeing come first:
- Relaxed regional living in vibrant, welcoming hinterland communities
- Relocation packages available for eligible applicants
- True work–life balance with flexible full-time, part-time and casual options
- Salary packaging and novated leasing to boost your take-home pay
- Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways
- Supportive, collaborative team culture where your contribution matters
- Diverse clinical experience across multiple areas of care in one role
About the role
Are you looking to expand your skills while making a real impact in a rural community? We are seeking Registered Nurses (RN), Enrolled Nurses (EN) and Assistants in Nursing (AIN) to join our Multi-Purpose Services (MPS) across our health service. Our MPS sites offer a unique and highly rewarding model of care, where you’ll work across:
- Acute care
- Aged care
- Emergency services
Outpatient and community support
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This is a rare opportunity to build broad, highly valued clinical skills quickly, while working in a setting where patient relationships and continuity of care truly matter.
What you’ll love
- Expand your scope of practice with hands-on experience not typically available in larger facilities
- Be part of innovative rural healthcare models
- Work in a close-knit team where you are known, supported and valued
- Provide person-centred care and build meaningful connections with patients, residents and families
- Experience the reward of working in communities that genuinely value their healthcare staff
Career progression
We are committed to your long-term career growth. Across the MPS network you’ll have access to:
- Clear pathways into leadership, specialist and rural generalist roles
- Ongoing education, mentoring and professional development
- Opportunities to expand your scope of practice and build a diverse, rewarding rural career
About the area
Nimbin
Known for its vibrant arts scene and alternative culture, Nimbin offers a truly unique and creative community atmosphere. Surrounded by stunning hinterland, lush rainforest and national parks, it’s an ideal location for nature lovers and those who enjoy an outdoor lifestyle. Despite its peaceful setting, Nimbin is conveniently located just a two-hour drive from Brisbane.
Urbenville
Urbenville is a peaceful, close-knit rural community where you can embrace a slower pace of life and build strong local connections. Positioned as a gateway to the breathtaking Border Ranges National Park, it offers endless opportunities for bushwalking, wildlife spotting and immersing yourself in nature. Urbenville is also just a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Brisbane.
Bonalbo
Bonalbo is a friendly and welcoming community with a strong sense of belonging and local pride. Set among picturesque countryside, it provides easy access to the Richmond Range National Park, as well as rivers, rolling farmland and scenic drives. This charming rural town is located approximately three hours from Brisbane.
Kyogle
Kyogle is a vibrant rural town offering a great mix of local amenities, including shops, schools and a busy calendar of community events. Ideally located near World Heritage-listed national parks, rivers and outdoor adventure opportunities, it’s perfect for those who enjoy an active lifestyle. Kyogle is just two-and-a-half hours’ drive from Brisbane, providing a balance of connectivity and country living.
About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network, truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.
If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.
Relocating to the region?
The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Join our team and you’ll enjoy:
- Salary packaging and novated leasing - increase your take-home pay
- Fitness discounts - focus on your health and wellbeing
- Growth - access to professional and personal development
- Team culture - work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
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