Registered Nurse

Murrumbidgee Local Health District – Talmalmo NSW

This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $20,000 sign on incentive, and up to $10,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).

• Employment Type: Temporary Part - Time (until 14 March 2027)
• Position Classification: Registered Nurse
• Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
• Hours per week: up to 32
• Applications Close: 6 November 2026
• Vaccination Category: A
• Location: Hay

Where your care, skills and experience makes a community difference. In Hay, your work matters, and people know it. Enjoy a rewarding nursing career in a supportive rural team where you can build strong relationships, broaden your skills, and make a real difference every day. With affordable living, no long commutes, and a relaxed lifestyle, Hay offers the perfect balance of meaningful work and country living.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking experienced and motivated Registered Nurses to join our dedicated and high performing team at Hay Health service. In this role, you will deliver patient-centred care while using your clinical judgement, leadership, and professional autonomy across a diverse rural setting. You’ll have the opportunity to strengthen your skills, work across a broad scope of practice, and contribute meaningfully to patient outcomes.

A strong, supportive team environment where you are known, valued, and backed. Exposure to a wide range of clinical experiences that will build your capability and confidence.

As the Registered Nurse, you will:

• Provide person-centred, evidence-based care in line with professional standards and legislation.
• Undertake patient assessment, contribute to care planning, and evaluate outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support safe, coordinated care.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, learning, and continuous improvement.

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• You are a capable and motivated nurse who understands that the patient is the reason we do what we do.
• You bring a strong commitment to person-centred care and recognise that behind every presentation is an individual relying on your skill, judgement, and compassion.
• You take pride in delivering consistent, safe care, regardless of how busy the shift is.

You will demonstrate:

• Strong clinical reasoning and the ability to prioritise in a dynamic environment.
• Confidence to work independently, with a willingness to support and mentor others.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• A genuine commitment to patient-centred care, cultural safety, and ongoing professional development.

Financial:

• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• Relocation assistance considerations
• Up to $20k NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme + $10k rolling annual incentive (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).

Work-Life Balance:

• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave options including long service and carers leave

Health & Wellbeing:

• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience and balance

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.