At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide safe nursing practice in the Operating Theatre as part of a supportive team.
- Company: Far West Local Health District, committed to excellence in rural health.
- Benefits: Up to $10,000 recruitment incentive, competitive pay, and generous leave.
- Other info: Join a diverse community in Broken Hill with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in rural healthcare while enjoying a unique lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with experience in anaesthetics and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 57.88 - 57.88 $ per hour.
This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata’d to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Maternity Relief until 02.05.2027)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.23 - $57.88 per hour + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Broken Hill
Opportunity to work on the frontline to join a truly supportive team that is empowered to provide the ultimate patient experience.
Grow your career with us with ongoing learning and development.
Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms.
What you’ll be doing:
- Provide safe nursing practice within the Operating Theatre in the areas of Anaesthetics, Circulating/Instrument and Step Down Unit as part of a multidisciplinary team.
What is on offer:
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Salary packaging (pay less tax!), enjoy up to $9k for living expenses, $2.6k for meals and entertainment
- Novated Leasing
- Fitness Passport and EAP to maintain your health and wellbeing
- Isolation and Climate Allowance
- Professional development with support through advanced education & training to help you develop your career
- A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing
About the Far West LHD:
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community. Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
About Broken Hill:
A true "Oasis in the Outback", Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia’s first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries! The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability. With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast-food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.
The Welcome Experience:
The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Stepping up:
Stepping up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Applications Close: 29th October 2026
Empowered, listen and act together. Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.
At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
Scrub/Scout Registered Nurse in Broken Hill employer: Far West Local Health District
The Far West Local Health District is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that empowers staff to deliver outstanding healthcare in rural and remote areas. With generous benefits such as salary packaging, professional development opportunities, and a welcoming community in Broken Hill, employees can enjoy a fulfilling career while experiencing the unique lifestyle of country living. Join us to make a meaningful impact on health outcomes and grow your career in a vibrant and culturally rich environment.
Contact Details:
Far West Local Health District Recruitment Team
