Registered Nurse – Wauchope

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 ph.

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ698450

Applications Close: 27th October 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

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 Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, bringing the clinical knowledge, skills, and professional capability required to deliver high-quality patient care within outpatient and acute hospital settings. You consistently apply evidence-based nursing practice, sound clinical judgement, and patient-centred care principles to support positive health outcomes across a diverse range of clinical presentations.

You demonstrate strong clinical assessment and problem-solving skills, enabling you to identify patient needs, prioritise care, and respond effectively to changing clinical circumstances. Your ability to think critically and make timely decisions contributes to safe, efficient, and effective patient care while maintaining a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Your well-developed communication skills allow you to engage confidently with patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals. You are proficient in the use of clinical information systems and electronic health records and communicate effectively through written, verbal, and interpersonal channels. This ensures accurate documentation, effective collaboration, and continuity of care across multidisciplinary teams.

You have proven experience in planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating patient care within a multidisciplinary environment. By working collaboratively with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals, you contribute to the delivery of outcome-focused care that is tailored to the individual needs of patients and supports optimal clinical outcomes.

You are adaptable, resilient, and committed to providing high standards of care within dynamic healthcare environments. Your willingness and capacity to participate in a seven-day rotating roster, including public holidays and night duty, demonstrates your flexibility and dedication to meeting the operational and clinical needs of the service while ensuring the provision of safe and consistent patient care.

Through your commitment to professional excellence, teamwork, and patient advocacy, you make a valuable contribution to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services and the achievement of organisational goals.

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. Please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au.

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 accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s.

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