Job description

Registered Nurse - ED/Acute/Aged Care – Lake Cargelligo

We’re seeking passionate Registered Nurses who are committed to delivering care that’s respectful, evidence-based, and empowering.

You will be supported in your role by all other nursing positions including Facility Manager, Nurse Unit Manager and Clinical Nurse Educator at site as well as ability to link in with other MLHD site staff.

Be part of the vibrant and professional team improving and enriching the health of our communities in millions of ways every day.

Our benefits: Financial:

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

Relocation Assistance considerations

482 Sponsorship Considerations

Access to the Welcome Experience

Incentives Offered: This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including an initial sign-on bonus of up to $20,000, and up to $10,000 each year after (incentive value is dependent on full-time equivalent).

Work-Life Balance:

Paid maternity/ 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: Permanent Full time / Part time ad casual opportunities Position classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $83,673 55 - $114,771.98 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable), Hours Per Week: up to 38 Requisition ID: REQ692548 Location: Lake Cargelligo

What you’ll be doing:

As the Registered Nurse (RN), you will be dedicated to providing exceptional care and have the skills to work collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.

You’ll put your expert relationship-building skills into practice and always demonstrate the core nursing values of patient-centred care, trust and respect in every interaction with patients, carers and colleagues. You‘ll be accountable for establishing and evaluating the patient’s plan of care, in partnership with the patient, their carers and other members of the health care team.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

Be a confident / consciousness clinician with an engaging personality aligning with NSW Health Core values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment?

Mandatory requirement of this role is current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA)

Ability to work as the In-Charge Nurse across ED (Triage required) / Acute / Aged Care in a rural site

More information:

1. Download the position description
2. Find out more about applying for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Skye Vagg, Facility Manager - Lake Cargelligo on 02 6898 0200 or if you have any questions about this role.

Applications close: 8 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

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the?Child Safe Standards.

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