Registered Nurse Emergency Department - Incentives Offered
Join us as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse at Manilla Multi Purpose Service, where endless opportunities await to deliver compassionate care, thrive in a supportive team, and embrace the charm of rural living in a breathtaking setting.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging + Incentives
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ585069
Location: Manilla Multi-Purpose Service
Closing: Tuesday, 29th July 2025
Bring your ED experience to a tight-knit team in a stunning country location
Shape the future of rural emergency care – and your own career – in beautiful Manilla.
If you’re an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for Emergency Department nursing, this is your chance to step into a rewarding role with real impact. At Manilla Multi-Purpose Service (MPS), we’re looking for a confident and capable RN who’s ready to take the lead when needed, support our acute and ED patients, and be a key part of our multidisciplinary team.
About the role:
This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to make a difference in a rural community that truly values its healthcare professionals. You'll:
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Triage, treat and transfer patients across Emergency and Acute care
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Be a supportive leader, confident to take charge of the facility when required
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Collaborate with the acute ward and contribute to seamless patient care
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Be part of a facility where you are seen, valued, and supported
Why choose us?
You’ll never feel alone in this role. We offer a comprehensive orientation, and ongoing support from on-site medical staff (available 5 days a week), Clinical Nurse Educators, Clinical Nurse Specialists, your NUM, and the Health Service Manager. For those seeking to further their career, we’re committed to supporting Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS2) accreditation.
- 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
- 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
Where you'll be working - Manilla MPS
Discover a career in a place that feels like home. Located in the breathtaking Northern Tablelands of NSW, Manilla offers the perfect mix of community warmth and country charm.
Why you'll love living here:
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Breathtaking natural surrounds: Think rolling green hills, scenic rivers, and some of the best skies in Australia.
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Close to everything: Just a 40-minute drive to Tamworth – the Country Music Capital – for shopping, events, and city perks.
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A real sense of community: Enjoy the slower pace, friendly faces, and meaningful connections of small-town life.
About the facility:
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24/7 emergency services
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Acute, aged care, and community health services all in one
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Recently modernised, purpose-built facility
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Supportive team culture focused on collaboration and patient-centred care
What you’ll need:
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Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
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Experience in Emergency Department nursing
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Strong clinical leadership and triage skills
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Willingness to work collaboratively and support your team
Ready to make a real difference in a stunning regional setting?
Join us at Manilla MPS – where your skills are appreciated, your growth is encouraged, and your surroundings are spectacular.
Apply today and enjoy the best of country 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 Michelle Fowler at Michelle.Fowler@health.nsw.gov.au or 0436 481 480.
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.
This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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