Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 1
Remuneration: $71,335.00 - $76,205.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options are available to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay)
Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 14 October 2026 11:59pm

Dental Assistant
Dubbo Oral Health

About the role
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Dental Assistant to join the team at the Dubbo Community Dental Clinic. This role provides chairside assistance to dental clinicians and general support to the dental team, including instrument reprocessing, infection control, reception, and administrative duties. You will play an important role in delivering high quality oral health services and ensuring a positive experience for patients across a variety of clinical settings.

Based in Dubbo, the Community Dental Clinic operates six dental chairs and provides outreach services to rural communities and schools through both fixed and mobile clinics. The successful applicant will assist with a broad range of dental procedures, maintain high infection control standards, support administrative functions, and participate in outreach services that may involve long-distance travel and occasional overnight stays. This position works a 9-day fortnight with no weekend work, offering an excellent work-life balance.

To be successful, you will hold a Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or equivalent) and/or have significant recent experience as a Dental Assistant. You will demonstrate strong chairside assisting skills, sound knowledge of infection prevention and control practices, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to providing safe, patient-centred care. A current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel are essential. Join a supportive and friendly Oral Health team within Western NSW Local Health District and contribute to improving oral health outcomes across our communities.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

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

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Nurge Manager Grade 1

Remuneration: $143,574.55 - $146,512.21 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: Collarenebri, NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: 38

Applications Close: 14 October 2026 – 11:59pm

Nurse Manager – 10-20k Incentives Offered

Collarenebri Multi-Purpose Service

About the role

The Nurse Manager role is a multifaceted position that supports the Health Service Manager, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, residents, patients, visitors, and staff of the Collarenebri Multipurpose Health Service in accordance with Western NSW Local Health District policies, procedures, and values.

The role requires strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to effectively support, motivate, and develop staff while fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture. The Nurse Manager must understand the importance of working within allocated budgets and maintaining safe staffing levels in accordance with approved Full Time Equivalent (FTE) allocations. This position will be split between two days Management duties and three days Clinical duties and is on a rotating roster. The Nurse Manager will also undertake Clinical duties to support the delivery of an efficient and effective service within the Health Service.

Key responsibilities include coordinating and completing clinical and operational audits, developing quality improvement plans, and supporting accreditation processes to ensure compliance with relevant standards and best practice requirements.

The Nurse Manager works as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes nursing, support services, and community health staff. The position provides an opportunity to develop management and leadership skills while maintaining clinical expertise and involvement in patient care.

This role offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated and supportive team in a flexible rural health environment. Ongoing training and professional development are encouraged, with access to a wide range of education programs and learning modules through My Health Learning to support continued growth and career progression.

The facility is willing to arrange a temporary accommodation solution for relocation to the beautiful town of Collarenebri for the successful candidate if required.

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 find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

To apply for this role:

· Click ‘Apply’

· 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 Suzanne Mahoney, Health Service Manager on (02) 6756 4836 or at [email protected] for more information.

· 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 anEligibility Listfor similar roles in the future.

· 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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Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $64.71- $66.84 ph salary packaging options)
Location: Parkes, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 24
Applications Close: 14 October 2026– 11:59pm

Clinical Nurse Specialist-Primary & Community Health (Diabetics)
Lachlan Health Service –Parkes

About the role
The Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2) provides advanced specialist nursing care and clinical leadership to support high quality, patient-centred care. This position is located in Parkes and forms part of the broader Community & Allied Health Nursing Team across Lachlan Health Service, which incorporates both Parkes and Forbes. Staff may be required to work across both sites as operationally required. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 specialising in Diabetes, you will join a team of experienced clinicians committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-focused care that improves health outcomes for individuals, families, and the community.

In this role, you will deliver complex clinical services, undertake care management planning, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and provide expert support to patients and carers. You will demonstrate advanced clinical expertise within the specialty area while providing leadership, mentorship, and guidance to nursing and multidisciplinary teams. Working collaboratively with healthcare professionals and key stakeholders, you will contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and the implementation of best-practice clinical standards to enhance patient care across the service.

Applicants must hold current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) and possess relevant post-registration qualifications with a minimum of three years' experience in the relevant specialty area, or equivalent experience. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong clinical leadership capabilities, and a commitment to professional nursing standards, quality improvement, and patient safety. This role offers excellent work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, operating Monday to Friday with no weekends or public holidays, and typical working hours of 8:30am to 5:00pm, with flexibility available. Respirator use may be required as part of the role, with training, fit testing, and workplace support provided in accordance with NSW Health requirements.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

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

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to June 2027)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $64.71 - $66.84 per hour (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 28
Applications Close: 14 Oct 2026 – 11:59pm

Clinical Nurse Specialist – Clinical Resource
Dubbo Health Service

About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse Specialist – Clinical Resource for after hours support at Dubbo Health Service.

Open communication skills are pivotal in this role to facilitate the primary focus of supporting staff, communicating in complex situations, escalating concerns and empowering staff to speak up. We are seeking someone to enhance our team with their positive influence and resilience.

The role requires advanced clinical skills to provide after hours clinical leadership, advice and recommendations in the field of nursing, clinical supervision to nursing staff and be a role model for the team. Reviewing patients on the ward is also a requirement of the role.

This position provides after hours support for night and weekend shifts across the whole of campus, while working closely with After Hours Facility Management.

Challenge yourself. Make an impact. Shape the future.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Clinical Nurse Consultant - Hospital Alcohol & Other Drugs Consultation Liaison

Hospital Alcohol and Other Drugs Consultation Liaison (AOD-CL) services play a key role in the assessing and managing AOD related conditions during hospital visits, either to the Emergency Department or on the wards. The central aim of AOD-CL is to enhance the safety, clinical outcomes, quality and efficiency of services for patients with substance use disorders in hospital settings.

Our benefits:
Financial:
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

Work-Life Balance:
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave (for more information)
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Health & Wellbeing:
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Employment type: Temporary Full - Time (until 30 June 2027)
Position classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant - Grade 2
Remuneration: $149,408.12 – $152,392.73 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ695168
Vaccination Category: A
Location: Wagga Wagga

What you’ll be doing

The CNC collaborates closely with the emergency department, inpatient wards, mental health inpatient units, and community alcohol and other drug providers to ensure integrated, seamless care pathways, including effective discharge planning and referral. The role also builds the capability of hospital and inpatient mental health staff through mentoring, education and participation in quality improvement and clinical governance activities, aligning practice with the NSW Health Hospital Drug & Alcohol Consultation Liaison Model of Care and the NSW Health Clinical Care Standards for Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment.

Candidates will be required to meet the following criteria:

• Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse/Midwife (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, AHPRA)
• Minimum of five years full-time equivalent post-registration experience, including at least three years in the drug and alcohol specialty, and postgraduate qualifications relevant to the field
• NSW Working with children clearance
• Compliance with Vaccination category A
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel as required

More information:
1) Download the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Bronwyn Greig, Nurse Manager - Alcohol and Other Drugs Integrated Care Service on 0484 948 461or [email protected]

Applications close: 25 October 2026

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  

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

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

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Permanent Part Time / Temporary Full Time / Temporary Part Time (up to 19 Dec 2027)

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 pa ; $41.23 - $57.88 per hr (+ 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: Orange, NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: up to 38 – Job share may be considered

Applications Close: 14 Oct 2026 – 11:59pm

Orange Health Service

About the role

A highly sought after nursing role in the regional Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and largest rural hospital in NSW. The Orange ICU is the district level 5 ICU referral service specialising in general medical and surgical ICU and trauma. Permanent & Temporary contracts available.

This is not a role for an observer. You will get opportunities at the Orange Hospital ICU that are not available anywhere else and you will be welcomed, encouraged and supported. You’ll belong to a young team, with a modern approach who are committed to the community we live in. We are a department big enough to expand your career through clinical opportunity, but not so big that you’ll be overlooked or unknown.

The Orange region offers a vibrant regional city life. Home to 70,000 people the region is abundant with unique mineral and natural resources, agriculture and industry, rich history, wine, food and scenery to live a full and balanced life. You’ll make new connections and friendships easily with arts, sports and cultural clubs for everything. You’ll have more time back in your day with no commute and the beauty of four seasons throughout the year to inspire your own perfect lifestyle.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be join one of the most vibrant and fast-paced ICU departments and live your best life in one of the most energetic regional cities in NSW.

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 https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/makethemove/welcome-experience

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

To apply for this role:

· Click ‘Apply’

· 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 Caroline Williams, Nursing Unit Manager on (02) 6369 2102 or at [email protected] for more information.

· 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 anEligibility Listfor similar roles in the future.

· 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

#RuralHealthIncentive

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ695600

Applications Close: Thursday 15th October 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

Are you a passionate Registered Nurse ready to make a meaningful impact in community mental health?

We are seeking motivated, recovery-oriented Registered Nurses to join our Community Mental Health teams across the Mid North Coast. This is an exciting time to join our Adult Mental Health Service as we transition to a contemporary Model of Care built around clearly defined care pathways and person-centred practice.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse in Community Mental Health, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to adults experiencing acute and chronic mental health conditions, including those with complex psychosocial needs.

In a key worker capacity, you will coordinate care across the four core pathways of care:

• Brief Interventions

• Specialist Assessment

• Care Coordination

• Rehabilitation and Recovery

You will ensure consumers receive timely, responsive, and recovery-oriented support tailored to their needs at each stage of their care journey.

Working in partnership with consumers, carers, and families, you will provide culturally safe, trauma-informed, and least restrictive care within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver care as a key worker across the four care pathways and care observation levels.

• Undertake mental health triage and comprehensive clinical assessments.

• Monitor efficacy of medications and screen for side effects.

• Develop collaborative care plans and safety plans

• Provide therapeutic interventions within the community setting

• Conduct metabolic monitoring, including physical health assessments in line with best practice guidelines.

• Administer long-acting depot injections through the Depot Clinic

• Provide relief support within Clozapine (Clopine) Clinics as required

• Facilitate seamless transitions between inpatient and community services

• Contribute to continuous quality improvement and safe clinical practice

About You

You are a Registered Nurse who:

• Is committed to recovery-oriented, person-centred care

• Demonstrates strong assessment, positive risk management, and care coordination skills

• Understands the importance of physical health monitoring in mental health care

• Works effectively within multidisciplinary teams

• Practices in line with national mental health and nursing standards

• Is adaptable, resilient, and motivated to contribute to service innovation

What We Offer

• Structured supernumerary induction

• Access to Transition to Practice Mental Health Nursing modules

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• A supportive and collaborative team culture

• The opportunity to be part of an evolving Model of Care

Join a service that values clinical excellence, innovation, and positive outcomes for consumers and their families.

If you are ready to grow your career in community mental health and be part of a forward-thinking service, we would love to hear from you.

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 [email protected].

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.

Are you interested in moving to the Mid North Coast? Learn more at The Welcome Experience. A free service supporting businesses, essential workers and their families who are considering moving or have made the move to regional NSW.

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

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 Serena Kerins on [email protected]

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

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Mid North Coast LHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards

Need assistance with your application please refer to our resources: How To Apply or for Aboriginal People and Torres Strait Islanders refer to: Stepping Up

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; Permanent Part Time (Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $37.83– $41.11 ph; $75,011.91 - $81,508.14 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health Incentives – (conditions apply, may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours – to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme and Western NSW LHD Incentives)’
Location: Coolah NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 14 October 2026 – 11:59pm

Enrolled Nurse – Incentives Offered
Coolah Multi-Purpose Service

About the role
If you are an Enrolled Nurse with a strong clinical skillset, a passion for the best possible client care and would like the opportunity to expand your skills working across many specialties, then we have an opportunity for you.

This role involves rotating shift work including night duty.

The team consists of registered nurses, endorsed enrolled nurses and assistant in nursing.

The town of Coolah is surrounded by national park land. The town is situated approximately 1hour 30minutes from Dubbo &Mudgee.

The work is varied with emergency presentation, acute medical inpatient and residential aged care.

The team at Coolah care for each other and the successful applicant will working with all levels of nursing.

Workplace orientation is provided. Education is available both virtually and face to face. This is supported by Clinical nurse educators.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Assistant in Nursing
Remuneration: $32.86 - $36.05 per hour (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Gulgong, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 20
Applications Close: 14 October 2026 – 11:59pm

Assistant in Nursing
Gulgong Multi Purpose Service

About the role
In this role, you will join the team at Gulgong Multi Purpose Service where you will be closely supported by the Nurse Manager, Registered & Enrolled nurses to expand your clinical skillset and be encouraged to learn.

The Assistant in Nursing is an integral part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Gulgong MPS has 6 residential aged care beds, 4 subacute and 2 ED beds. With a small team of nurses, one RN and one EN on each shift.

The team prides itself on the care they provide to the patients and residents.

You’ll have strong communication, empathy, and customer service skills while you assist patients with their daily routines, such as showering, toileting, dressing, eating, communication, mobility, medication, and exercise. You’ll keenly observe those in your care, work well within a team and work within the CORE values of NSW Health.

You will have a current licence to drive in NSW with the ability to drive for work purposes & the willingness to work shifts, on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.

We commit to support you in an inclusive, collaborative, and caring team environment, and will help you develop the skills you need to reach your potential. As an Assistant in Nursing, you will be integral to us achieving our goal of healthier rural people and thriving communities.

At Western NSW LHD you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health.

Challenge yourself. Make an impact. Shape the future. Join Western NSW Local Health District.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Employment Type: Permanent Fulltime , Part Time or Temporary Fulltime until 24 May 2027
Location:Cooma
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Remuneration: $81748.16 - $114771.98 per annum or $41.23 - $57.88 per hour
Hours Per Week: Up to 38 hours
Requisition ID: REQ697913
Applications Close: 9 October 2026
Interview Information: Interviews to be scheduled within 10 days of closing date

Rural Workforce Incentive Scheme
You may be eligible for RHWIS Incentives of up to $10,000*.

For all enquiries relating to [email protected]
*All payments made to part time employees will be on a pro rata basis.

About Our Service
Our Maternity team is a passionate, collaborative group of midwives committed to providing high-quality, woman-centred care for women and their families. We are proud to offer evidence-based care that promotes improved health outcomes and positive experiences.

As a team we support one another professionally and personally, fostering a positive and flexible work environment. We support midwives at any level of experience to grow and thrive in their careers. In our team your skills are recognised, your development is supported, and your work truly makes a difference.

Cooma Maternity Unit experiences approximately 140-150 births a year, with 2 birthing rooms and 3 postnatal rooms. There is a part time Clinical Midwifery Educator to support the team with ongoing education and professional development opportunities. We pride ourselves on being a strong and supportive team and would love to welcome you on board.

Support for

• Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)
• Working within SNSWLHD
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Salary packaging options
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
• A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle

• Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government
  

What you'll be doing
The Registered Midwife using best practice evidence provides women-centered maternity care in collaboration with individual/s and the multidisciplinary health care team. Provides supervision and support for less experienced clinicians to achieve people focused quality care.

Welcome to Southern

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Bega

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ697136

Applications Close: 9 October 2026

Interview Information: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

This position qualifies for the NSW Health Rural Incentive scheme with a value of up to $10,000

About the service

Join Our Inpatient Mental Health Nursing Team – Provide Compassionate Care When It Matters Most.

Are you ready to make a powerful impact on patients’ mental health journeys in an inpatient setting?

At Southern, our Mental Health Nurses on the inpatient ward provide critical, compassionate care to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. Your expertise and empathy will be essential in helping patients stabilise, recover, and prepare for their next steps.

Be part of a team that changes lives every day.

Support for

• Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)
• Working within SNSWLHD
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Salary packaging options
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
• A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
• Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

What you'll be doing

The Registered Nurse using best practice evidence delivers person-centered nursing care in collaboration with individual/s and the multidisciplinary health care team. Provides supervision and support for less experienced clinicians to achieve people focused quality care.

Selection Criteria

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated competencies in and knowledge of the complexities and challenges involved in providing nursing care in the context of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology, written and verbal means and sound interpersonal skills with the capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner.
• Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person-centred care with a commitment to quality improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, delegate, and negotiate with others to deliver quality nursing care with a willingness to show leadership and embrace change in the coordination and delivery of care
• Recent clinical experience relevant to the position including evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills,
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and organise workload and deliver care with integrity and accountability.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2026_004: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Southern NSW Local Health District 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 Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. For more information, click here.

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 to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au

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 Kaye Jensen on [email protected] or phone: 0407 669 678.

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Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.23 - $57.88 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Wellington, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 19
Applications Close: 14 October 2026 – 11:59pm

Registered Nurse - Opioid Treatment Program
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol, Wellington

About the role
Looking for a rewarding nursing role with family-friendly hours? Join the dedicated team at Banksia Clinic and make a real difference in the lives of people impacted by alcohol and other drug use across Wellington and surrounding communities.

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide specialist clinical care within a well-established Alcohol and Other Drugs service. Your role will include conducting nursing assessments, administering Schedule 8 medications, supporting opioid treatment programs, developing and reviewing treatment plans, providing brief interventions and telehealth support, and assisting clients throughout their recovery journey.

You will work closely with medical officers, nurse practitioners, prescribers, and Community Health and Mental Health clinicians to deliver safe, evidence-based and client-centred care. The role also involves coordinating referrals, supporting follow-up care, and contributing to prescriber clinics to ensure clients receive seamless access to the services they need.

Banksia Clinic offers a structured and supportive working environment with scheduled appointments, a strong multidisciplinary team, and comprehensive orientation, mentoring and professional development opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse seeking to expand their skills in Alcohol and Other Drugs nursing while enjoying a healthy work-life balance and making a meaningful impact in their local community.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 12:00pm, plus one weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday) from 8:00am to 12:00pm.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

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

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time or Fulltime
Location:Cooma
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81748.16 - $114771.98 per annum or $41.23 - $57.88 per hour
Hours Per Week: Up to 38 hours
Requisition ID: REQ698162
Applications Close: 9 October 2026
Interview Information: Interviews to be scheduled within 10 days of closing date

Welcome to Southern

About Our Service
As a Registered Nurse in the Nurse Bank at Cooma Hospital, you will provide flexible nursing support across a variety of clinical areas, delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care while gaining exposure to different specialties and teams. The Nurse Bank offers an excellent opportunity to broaden clinical experience, develop adaptability, and build relationships across the hospital. Through working in diverse ward environments, nurses can identify areas that best match their skills, interests, and career goals, with the transition into a permanent position within a ward that aligns with their suitability and professional aspirations as opportunities arise.

Support for

• Working within SNSWLHD
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Salary packaging options
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
• A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle

• Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Permanent Part Time / Temporary Full Time / Temporary Part Time / Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 pa ; $41.23 - $57.88 per hr (+ 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: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Applications Close: 10 Nov 2026 – 11:59pm

*** Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted regularly throughout the advertising period ***

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department – 5-10k Incentives Offered
Dubbo Health Service

Be the Best Emergency Department Nurse You Can Be – Join Dubbo Emergency Department and Regional Trauma Service.

Are you ready to make a real impact in emergency nursing, accelerate your career, and be part of a close-knit, supportive team? At Dubbo Emergency Department and Regional Trauma Service, we deliver high-acuity care to a large rural and remote region of Western NSW. Our location presents a unique and rewarding mix of clinical challenges that will stretch your skills and broaden your experience.

Why Dubbo ED?
Located in a modern, purpose-built facility opened just five years ago, Dubbo ED is the heartbeat of trauma and emergency care in Western NSW. The nature of our geography, outdoor lifestyle, delayed care presentations, and distance from tertiary services (400km from major referral partners) means you’ll often work to the top of your scope, with plenty of opportunity to lead and grow your clinical practice before initiating referrals.

An Inclusive Team Culture
At Dubbo ED, you’ll join a truly inclusive, multidisciplinary, and multicultural team that values every individual. We rely on one another, celebrate our differences, and share in both the challenges and joys of Emergency Care.

This role is for an ambitious, adaptable, and resourceful clinician - someone committed to health equity, driven to develop professionally, and ready to contribute meaningfully in a team where your voice matters.

Challenge yourself. Make a difference. Shape the future of rural health. Join the Dubbo Emergency Department.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Welcome to Southern

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Goulburn

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration: $75,011.91 - $81,508.14 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ697133

Applications Close: 9 October 2026

Interview Information: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

This position qualifies for the NSW Health Rural Incentive scheme with a value of up to $5,000

About the service

Join Our Inpatient Mental Health Nursing Team – Provide Compassionate Care When It Matters Most.

Are you ready to make a powerful impact on patients’ mental health journeys in an inpatient setting?

At Southern, our Mental Health Nurses on the inpatient ward provide critical, compassionate care to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. Your expertise and empathy will be essential in helping patients stabilise, recover, and prepare for their next steps.

Be part of a team that changes lives every day.

Support for

• Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)
• Working within SNSWLHD
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Salary packaging options
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
• A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
• Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

What you'll be doing

The Enrolled Nurse works under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, to provide person-centered care, in collaboration with individual/s and the multidisciplinary health care team to achieve people focused quality care.

Selection Criteria

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct nursing practice in a manner that respects the rights of individuals and groups in the context of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills with the capacity to identify and resolve conflict situations by managing own emotional responses and interacting with others in a personable and professional manner.
• Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, and willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues.
• Knowledge of and ability to work within a person-centered approach to nursing with a willingness to embrace change in the delivery of care.
• Demonstrated understanding of quality improvement and evidence-based practice with recent clinical experience relevant to the position

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2026_004: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Southern NSW Local Health District 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 Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. For more information, click here.

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 to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au

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 Vanessa Chapman on [email protected] or phone: 02 4825 5040.

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Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $62.68 - $64.71 per hr (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 16
Applications Close: 12 Oct 2026 – 11:59pm

Clinical Nurse Educator – Cancer Services
Orange Health Service

About the role
At Orange Health Service, we’re not just expanding services, we’re building a culture of clinical excellence, leadership, and lifelong learning. Whether you're looking to advance your clinical expertise or take the next step in your nursing career, you'll be supported every step of the way.

We offer:

• A structured fast-track pathway to Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) through our clinical ladder learning model, helping you learn, grow and achieve your career goals.
• Opportunities to lead and influence practice through quality improvement, education, and research initiatives.
• A highly supportive and collaborative team environment, guided by proactive leaders and dedicated Clinical Nurse Educators.
• Protected time for CNSs to focus on administrative responsibilities, equipment oversight, quality activities, and staff development.

Enjoy flexible rostering, short commute times, and the benefits of living in an affordable and vibrant regional city renowned for its welcoming community, excellent lifestyle, and stunning natural surroundings.

Challenge yourself. Make an impact. Shape the future. Join us at Orange Health Service and Western NSW Local Health District.

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 https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/makethemove/welcome-experience

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.