Registered Nurse, General Medical and GEM Program - Tweed
Discover the balance. Enjoy more flexibility, diverse career pathways, the opportunity to learn and grow, salary packaging + more.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum pro rata
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ704922
You may be eligible for the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information, please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au or visit Careers Incentives Package
Make a difference where it matters most
Are you passionate about caring for older people and supporting patients to regain independence, function and quality of life?
Join a supportive and innovative nursing team where you'll develop advanced clinical skills, work alongside experienced multidisciplinary professionals, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people.
Enjoy the benefits of working at The Tweed Valley Hospital, a state-of-the-art hospital, while living in one of Australia's most desirable coastal regions
About the role
Ward 2B1 at Tweed Valley Hospital offers Registered Nurses the opportunity to work across a busy General Medical ward and a growing Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) program.
GEM supports older adults to recover from illness, injury and functional decline through comprehensive assessment, rehabilitation and multidisciplinary care, helping them return safely to home and community life.
Whether you're early in your career or looking to build expertise in aged care, rehabilitation and complex medical nursing, you'll be supported to develop your skills in a collaborative and welcoming team environment.
What you'll gain
Supportive, inclusive team culture with a strong focus on staff wellbeing
Comprehensive orientation, education and mentoring
Exposure to acute and chronic medical care, rehabilitation and geriatric nursing
Opportunities to develop skills in:
Functional assessment and rehabilitation
Dementia, delirium and cognitive care
Falls prevention and mobility programs
Complex discharge planning and care coordination
Medication optimisation
Person-centred care for older adults
Close collaboration with geriatricians, allied health and multidisciplinary teams
Access to professional development, postgraduate study support and leadership programs
Who we're looking for
We're seeking Registered Nurses who:
Are passionate about caring for older people
Deliver compassionate, person-centred care
Enjoy working in multidisciplinary teams
Communicate effectively and build strong relationships with patients and families
Are motivated to learn, grow and make a meaningful difference
This role is an excellent pathway for nurses interested in aged care, geriatric nursing, rehabilitation, clinical leadership or education.
About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.
If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.
Relocating to the region?
The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers 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.
Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Join our team and you’ll enjoy:
- Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
- Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
- Growth – access to professional and personal development
- Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day
Applications Close: 18 November 2026
NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.
This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
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