Registered Nurse - Incentives Offered
A diverse, autonomous nursing role where you’ll lead care across emergency, acute, and aged care, while enjoying the lifestyle and community of rural Boggabri.
Employment Type: Permanent Full and Part Time, Temporary Part Time Until August 2026
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging + Incentives
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ585483
Location: Boggarbi Multi-Purpose Service
Closing: Sunday, 10th August 2025
Make a real impact in a role that combines clinical variety, autonomy, and community connection.
Are you a passionate and adaptable Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your career? Boggabri Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) offers a unique opportunity to work across aged care, acute care, and emergency in a tight-knit, supportive team.
Why Boggabri?
Nestled in the heart of northwest NSW, Boggabri is a welcoming rural town of around 1,000 people, just 1.5 hours from Tamworth. Here, you’ll rediscover the balance between work and lifestyle—without the long commutes, where friendly faces are part of everyday life and your contribution to the community is both seen and valued.
About the Service
Boggabri MPS includes:
- 16-bed Residential Aged Care Facility
- 4 acute care beds
- 2 emergency department beds
- Co-located with a GP Surgery and Ambulance Station
We are a collaborative team of RNs, EENs, ENs, and AINs. As an RN, you'll work across all areas and often lead the team during your shift, particularly after hours.
About the Role
- Full rotating shift roster
- Diverse scope: aged care, emergency, acute, and palliative care
- Triage and emergency experience essential
- Strong clinical judgment and communication skills required
- Comfortable working independently and in-charge
- Educational support available, including buddying for new staff and a Clinical Nurse Educator on site 5 days/fortnight
We work in alignment with the HNELHD Code of Conduct: Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment.
What We 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
- A role with variety and autonomy
- A supportive, flexible team who care about each other
- Ongoing education and development opportunities
- A genuine sense of purpose in a connected rural community
- 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
- 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
Ready to bring your clinical expertise to a place where your presence makes a real difference?
Apply now to join the Boggabri MPS team and experience the personal and professional rewards of rural nursing.
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 Amanda Boxsell on Amanda.Boxsell@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
* 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. Please note: 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 HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au.
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 Website is 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 with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: 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.
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 Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au 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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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