Registered Nurse - Primary & Community Health - 10-20k Incentives Offered

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Job share Considered)

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)

NSW Health Incentives – (conditions apply, may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours – to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme and Western NSW LHD Incentives)’

Location: Lightning Ridge, NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: 38

Applications Close: 28 January 2026 – 11:59pm

Registered Nurse – Primary & Community Health – 10 – 20k Incentives Offered

Lightning Ridge Multi Purpose Service

About The Role

Our single goal is provide a service that builds 'healthier rural people and thriving communities', and in this role, you’ll grow long-term relationships with patients, simplifying referral pathways and access to care to help them manage their health within their own communities.

This is a rewarding role where you can be involved in people’s lives, not just their illnesses.

As an important part of the multidisciplinary care team, you’ll deliver nursing care through a flexible service delivery model, both in community and ambulatory settings and will lead, direct and supervise other care roles in the team, including nurses, students and Aboriginal Health Workers (AHW) to support the delivery of quality care.

The successful applicant will demonstrate knowledge and experience in chronic disease prevention, health improvement initiatives and other evidence based hospitalisation prevention strategies to assist in the overall health and wellbeing of the community of Western NSW.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

To Apply For This Role

Click ‘Apply’ Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login Upload your current resume Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Nova Godley on 02 6820 5700 or at [email protected] for more information.

Additional Information For Applicants

All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons. This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary). Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey. Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD

#RuralHealthIncentive

• Delivering nursing care
• ❤️ Building patient relationships
• Leading care teams

• Chronic disease prevention
• Multidisciplinary teamwork
• Community health engagement
• Cultural competency
• ‍ Leadership
• Health education