At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate nursing care in a dynamic emergency department setting.
- Company: Join the supportive team at Macksville District Hospital.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and ongoing education opportunities.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are at our core; we welcome all applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while growing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with strong clinical skills and teamwork abilities.
The predicted salary is between 50715 - 61985 $ per year.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (05.10.2026 - 28.02.2027) - This is a temporary opportunity with the possibility of ongoing employment.
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 ph.
Hours Per Week: Varied
Requisition ID: REQ697851
Applications Close: 22nd October 2026
Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).
Why Join Us
You will be joining a dynamic and supportive team that supports great education opportunities.
What you'll be doing
Practicing and promoting safe, efficient and effective nursing care that reflects current standards of nursing practices and current Mid North Coast Local Health District policies and procedures.
About You
You are a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, committed to delivering safe, evidence-based, and patient-centred care within both outpatient and acute hospital settings. Your broad clinical experience has equipped you with the nursing skills, knowledge, and professional judgement required to effectively assess, manage, and respond to the diverse needs of patients across a range of clinical environments.
You demonstrate strong clinical problem-solving abilities, enabling you to make sound decisions, prioritise care, and respond appropriately to changing patient conditions to achieve optimal health outcomes. Your ability to think critically and apply clinical reasoning ensures the delivery of high-quality care while maintaining patient safety and dignity.
You communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals through well-developed written, verbal, interpersonal, and information technology skills. Your professional communication style fosters collaboration, promotes positive therapeutic relationships, and supports accurate clinical documentation and information sharing.
You excel in planning, coordinating, and delivering patient care within multidisciplinary teams, working collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health, and support staff to provide outcome-focused care. Your strong organisational skills enable you to manage competing priorities while ensuring the continuity and quality of patient care.
Flexible and reliable, you are fully committed to participating in a seven-day rotating roster, including public holidays and night duty, recognising the importance of providing consistent and responsive healthcare services to meet patient and organisational needs. Through your professionalism, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, you make a valuable contribution to the delivery of high-quality healthcare and positive patient experiences.
Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit. Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.
We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ.
Salary will be in accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s.
A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.
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