Registered Nurse - Float Pool

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time / Full Time positions available

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: 74317.94 - 104336.27

Hours Per Week: Various

Requisition ID: REQ661790

Advertising closes: 24 June 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa). Please attach to your application in order to progress.

The Nursing Float Pool provides a flexible, hospital-wide workforce supporting multiple clinical areas across the Coffs Harbour Health Campus. This includes acute medical and surgical wards, specialty units, and high-acuity areas, ensuring safe staffing levels and continuity of care in a dynamic clinical environment.

As a Registered Nurse within the Float Pool, you will deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care across a variety of clinical settings. You will be required to rapidly assess, adapt, and respond to differing patient cohorts and ward environments, maintaining a high standard of clinical practice while supporting teams to meet patient care demands.

This role requires strong clinical judgement, effective communication, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. You will be expected to escalate clinical concerns in line with local policy and contribute to maintaining patient safety and quality outcomes across all areas you are deployed.

The position operates across a seven-day rotating roster, including morning, evening, and night shifts, with allocation based on service need.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Why Join Our Nursing Float Pool

We are seeking adaptable, capable and team-focused Registered Nurses who thrive in a fast-paced and varied clinical environment. In this role, you will:

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care across a range of clinical specialties
• Develop a broad and transferable skillset across multiple disciplines
• Work collaboratively within diverse multidisciplinary teams
• Provide support and clinical guidance to less experienced staff
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and accountable workplace culture

About the Location

Coffs Harbour offers a stunning coastal lifestyle, perfectly situated halfway between Sydney and Brisbane. Imagine living where uncrowded beaches, national parks, and the Solitary Islands Marine Park are right on your doorstep. With a relaxed seaside lifestyle, there’s no shortage of opportunities for outdoor adventures, family fun, and enjoying the natural beauty of the Mid North Coast.

At the heart of the region, Coffs Harbour Health Campus is a leading 357-bed Level 5 teaching hospital and the major referral centre for the area. Joining our team means you’ll work in a modern facility with access to a broad range of clinical services, while being part of a supportive team delivering care to the local community.

Why Join Our Team

We’re seeking proactive Registered Nurses who are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and can confidently work across multiple clinical environments.

You will:

• Deliver safe, patient-centred, evidence-based care
• Adapt quickly to different clinical areas and patient needs
• Work collaboratively with a skilled and supportive healthcare team
• Support and mentor less experienced clinicians
• Uphold the CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment

What We Offer

At MNCLHD, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer meaningful careers with genuine work–life balance and professional growth.

You’ll enjoy:

• Supportive leadership and strong clinical governance
• Opportunities to expand clinical skills across multiple specialties
• Allocated Days Off (ADO) for full-time staff
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Fitness Passport access

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.

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For role related queries or questions contact Kim Henderson on ***email_hidden***

For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - [email protected]

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