Registered Nurse

Murrumbidgee Local Health District

Reference number

REQ664928

Occupation

Registered Nurse

Work type

Various

Location

Bathurst & Central West NSW

Salary Information

$74317.94 - $104336.27

Closing date

30 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $20,000 sign on incentive, and up to $10,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). here

Requisition ID: REQ664928

Employment Type: Various

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $79,368.82 - $111,427.34 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours per week: up to 38hrs

Applications Close: 30th June 2026

Vaccination Category: A

Location: Harden

Bring Your Skills to the Heart of Harden.

Experience country living at its best in Harden–Murrumburrah. Set among fertile farmland and open skies, the town delivers a calm, fulfilling lifestyle supported by local shops, cafés, schools, parks and a proud history. Whether you enjoy heritage walks, outdoor recreation or community gatherings, Harden offers plenty to explore. With strong transport links, you’re only 1.5 hours from Canberra, 3.5 hours drive to Sydney, 1.5 hours to Wagga and connected to regional hubs like Young and Cootamundra. It’s an ideal base for those wanting rural tranquillity with practical accessibility.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse with strong communication skills, sound clinical knowledge, a commitment to safe high-quality patient/resident centred care, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

As the Registered Nurse, you will

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient-centred care
• Recognise and respond to clinical changes
• Engage with patients, residents and carers and support safe discharge, transfer and care
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice
• Maintain professional accountability
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About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Completion of a Graduate Nurse Program or equivalent
• Knowledge and skills to develop and document a plan of care that reflects the identified needs of the patient, with co ordinating safe effective and efficient discharge planning or transfer.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and respond flexibly to changing clinical priorities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong commitment to person-centred care, cultural safety, and ongoing professional development.

Why join MLHD?

• At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
• Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in supporting essential services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Flexible Working Arrangements – Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $20,000 sign on incentive, and up to $10,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).
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How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Madison Dowd, via ***email_hidden*** if you have any questions about this role.

Your application will need to include:

• A current CV
• A cover letter
• Responses to the application questions

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 1. You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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