Employment Type:Permanent Full Time and Part Time

Position Classification:Registered Nurse

Remuneration:$41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Incentives

Hours Per Week:Up to 38

Requisition ID:REQ704314

Location:Bingara Multi-Purpose Service

Applications close:Thursday 12th November 2026

Where you'll be working

Nestled along the beautiful Gwydir River in New England region of north-western NSW, Bingara is a welcoming country town known for its relaxed lifestyle, natural beauty and strong community spirit. With opportunities to enjoy fishing, swimming, horse-riding, kayaking, bushwalking and the great outdoors.

A Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) brings together a range of healthcare services under one roof, allowing rural communities to access essential care close to home.

At Bingara MPS this means working in a unique and varied clinical environment encompassing 24-hour emergency care, acute inpatient care and residential aged care, alongside other community health services.

What You'll Be Doing

Emergency care: Assessing and triaging patients, responding to emergencies, initiating treatment and assisting with stabilisation and transfer when required.

Acute inpatient care: Providing nursing assessments, administering medications, monitoring patients, managing clinical deterioration, palliative care, supporting recovery and discharge planning.

Residential Aged Care: Delivering person-centred care, administering medications, monitoring residents’ health, supporting daily living needs and promoting dignity, independence and quality of life.

The role requires the successful applicant to take charge after hours as the sole Registered Nurse, supported by Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing.

About you

The ideal candidate will be an experienced, compassionate, motivated and clinically competent Registered Nurse who is committed to providing safe high-quality person-centred care across the diverse clinical settings of Bingara Multi-Purpose Service (MPS).

They will need to be adaptable and flexible in the approach to nursing to work across emergency, acute inpatient and residential aged care settings, managing changing priorities in a dynamic rural healthcare environment.

Experience in triage and the ability to work confidently in the Emergency Department are highly desirable.

Essential requirements:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated ability to work confidently and autonomously during after-hours shifts.
• Excellent clinical assessment, communication and leadership skills.

How we'll support you

• Comprehensive orientation and induction to Bingara MPS, including emergency, acute and aged care.
• Supportive teamwork – with experienced nursing colleagues and multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Clinical guidance and super-vison to build confidence, skills and safe decision-making.
• Access to education and professional development to maintain and enhance clinical competence.
• Ongoing feedback and communication to identify learning needs and support professional growth.
• A welcoming team environment that encourages collaboration, questions and continuous improvement.

What we can offer you:

✅ Be rewarded with up to $20,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*

✅ Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development

✅ Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

✅ Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)

✅ 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

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Thornton on [email protected]

Additional Information

* Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact [email protected].

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 full or 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.

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Websiteis a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance withNSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor Category A positions prior to offer.All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging:is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range ofbenefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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