Registered Nurse - $20k plus $10k Incentives Offered

This position may receive Attraction and Relocation Incentives valued up to $20k, with a Rural & Regional Health Allowance (taxable) of $10k upon a qualifying period. For further information please contact our Incentives Coordinator on: WNSWLHD-Incentives@health.nsw.gov.au.

 Visa sponsorship is available for suitable candidates leading to permanent residency.

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly - so apply today!

 To be considered for interview, candidates must address the Selection Criteria in the Position Description.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $67,357.32 - $94,568.44 pa (plus super) + Incentives ; $33.97 - $47.69 ph (plus super) + Incentives
Hours per week: up to 38
Location: Bourke NSW

Registered Nurse 
Bourke Multi Purpose Service

Rural nursing in WNSWLHD

Our rural based multipurpose sites are small hospitals and some also contain aged care. Rural nurses work across settings in emergency, acute care, aged care, chronic disease, child health, primary care, mental health, dialysis, palliative, and health promotion. Nurse work in small teams or on their own, supported 24/7 by a world leading virtual care model utilising state of the art telehealth technology.

Rural nursing is nurse-led care, so nurses are a key part of the decision-making process for client care and have more influence on healthcare delivery.

Rural nurses are called on to respond to a broader range of emergency and health needs, hence are encouraged and supported to develop skills to work the top of their scope of practice, experiencing far greater autonomy than in larger hospitals.

Rural nursing is extremely rewarding as you build personal relationships with patients and are responsible for holistic care, taking care from start to finish - patients do not get swept away to a specialist ward as occurs in a referral hospital.

By directly influencing care across the lifespan and health continuum of their community rural nurses are respected and valued members of their hometowns.

Is rural nursing in WNSWLHD for me?

Every day is different and you use ALL your skills

Enjoy a diverse and interesting career where you are rapidly accelerated to the top of your scope of practice.

Be respected, trusted and sought for advice

Working with greater autonomy and responsibility, you will have a much greater influence on healthcare delivery.

Accelerate your career

Leadership development opportunities are presented to you much earlier in your career.

A professional network you can rely on 24/7

You will have a network of multidisciplinary clinicians from both small and large hospitals, who you can call on to support you 24/7 utilising a world leading telehealth infrastructure

A rewarding workplace that is not always 100% full on for 100% of the time

Working at a less hectic pace where you have time to holistically care for your clients but still have the adrenaline rush from all hands on deck with an emergency presentation – plus no commuting time!

Being recognised as an integral part of peoples lives

Building strong relationships with patients, families, and colleagues who show gratitude to you every day. You become an integral part of people's lives and make a significant impact on the health of the community.

Join a vibrant community with lots of leisure options

Being a part of a close knit community who looks after each other and is very social with team sports, interest groups, bush events like picnic races and concerts and some of the most offers breathtaking natural landscapes, scenic beauty to explore

Learn about and make a difference to the health of the world’s oldest continuous culture

Living and working on the lands of the world’s oldest continuous culture, you get to make a difference to the health of Indigenous Australians, who are often vulnerable with significant health challenges.

For more view the rural nursing candidate information kit

This is a targeted position in accordance with Western NSW LHD Aboriginal Workforce Affirmative Action Framework. All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. 

NDIS requirement:  
In accordance with the requirements of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Regulation 2013, any person engaged in NDIS related work is required to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWC) clearance as part of their employment with Western NSW Local Health District if successful for this role.

Where you’ll be working: 

The Bourke Multipurpose Service (MPS) has 35 beds, 15 of which are residential aged care. The facility has 24-hour emergency care, acute and sub-acute/non-acute services including rehabilitation and palliative care, ante-natal and post-natal services, elective surgical services, ambulatory care, renal, outpatient and visiting specialist services and a range of primary and community health services including child and family health and mental health, drug and alcohol services.

Bourke, on the banks of the spectacular Darling River is situated 370 kilometres northwest of Dubbo, is close to the Queensland border and considered to be the gateway to the far west of NSW.

The region’s prosperity is built around the pastoral, irrigation, tourism and service industries which are strongly supported by a wide range of attractions and activities.

Bourke has a population of just under 2000 people with 38 per cent identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, making Bourke a unique and rewarding place to work.

As a remote area position, this position offers incentives to prospective employees which can include relocation assistance, accommodation subsidy, professional development and flexible work practices.  If you are the successful candidate you may discuss these incentives before accepting the position.

About us:

WNSWLHD is the largest employer in the region, with over 7,700 dedicated staff working across 3 major rural referral hospitals, 50 community health centres, numerous corporate and executive offices and 38 inpatient facilities – which include 25 multipurpose services and 4 district health services.

We are committed to building a workplace that values diversity, inclusion and belonging, by recognising and valuing the skills and strengths each person can bring to our organisation. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse groups.

Some of the benefits of working with us include:

• Genuine support in an inclusive, compassionate and caring team environment.
• Interesting and challenging work that will bring your purpose to life, broaden your scope and fast track your career.
• Greater autonomy and responsibility to reach your full potential.
• Opportunities to make an impact and shape the future of rural health through involvement in projects, innovations and research. 
• Opportunities for learning and development, including access to a mentoring program and in-house training with our Organisational Development Unit and eLearning system.
• Access to Salary Packaging to save tax, Fitness Passport and free & confidential counselling services.

Watch our video to find out what living your best life can look like in the Western NSW Local Health District.