Job description

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:

A collaborative, teams-based multi-disciplinary approach to patient care

Engaging and intellectually stimulating work

A team that is inclusive, respectful, and values the diverse communities it serves

A position dedicated to empowering others to achieve their goals

Salary packaging, novated leasing, and Health and Wellbeing Support

482 Sponsorship Considerations

Relocation considerations (up to $5000 pending location)

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).

Employment type: Full time / Part time and casual opportunities Position classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $83,673 55 - $111,427.34 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable) Hours Per Week: up to 38 Requisition ID: REQ669280 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 Skye.Vagg@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications close: 12 July 2026

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 11). 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.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.