Job description

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Casual Opportunities available Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 + Super + Salary + Incentives Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ683448 Closing Date: Sunday, 23rd August 2026

About the Role

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Registered Nurse to join the team at Barraba Multipurpose Service. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a supportive rural healthcare environment while delivering high-quality, person-centred care across a diverse range of clinical settings.

Barraba Multipurpose Service is a small rural healthcare facility within Hunter New England Local Health District, providing integrated healthcare services to the local community. Services include:

Acute inpatient care

Emergency care

Residential aged care

Community health services

The facility offers a supportive and collaborative workplace culture where staff are valued and encouraged to develop professionally while delivering essential healthcare services to the residents of Barraba and surrounding communities.

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide safe, evidence-based nursing care across acute care, emergency presentations, residential aged care, and community health services. You will play an integral role in supporting patients, residents, and families while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans

Administer medications and treatments safely and effectively in accordance with NSW Health policies and clinical standards

Respond appropriately to clinical deterioration and emergency situations

Provide compassionate, person-centred care to patients, residents, and their families

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and electronic health records

Work collaboratively with medical, allied health, and support staff within a multidisciplinary team

Supervise and support Enrolled Nurses (ENs) and Assistants in Nursing (AINs) where appropriate

Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and accreditation activities

Promote the values, standards, and professional expectations of NSW Health and HNELHD

Demonstrate adaptability and autonomy while working in a rural healthcare setting

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills

Ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous improvement

Flexibility and adaptability in a rural healthcare environment

Sound knowledge of infection prevention, medication safety, and clinical documentation standards

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

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.*

PLUS, Relocation benefits and family travel assistance

Access to The Welcome Experience for any employee moving into the LHD for work

Ongoing education and professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

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 Work-Life balance

• up to $11,600 plus novated leasing

for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

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 .

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Additional information:

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

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) 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 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. 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.

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