Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation Ward - Wauchope District Hospital

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until October 2027

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ701129

Applications Close: Wednesday 4th November 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 through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, bringing the clinical knowledge, skills and experience required to deliver high-quality care within outpatient and acute hospital settings. You are committed to providing safe, patient-centred care and consistently applying evidence-based practice to support positive health outcomes.

You demonstrate strong clinical assessment and problem-solving capabilities, enabling you to make sound decisions and respond effectively to complex patient needs. Your ability to analyse clinical situations and implement appropriate interventions contributes to the delivery of timely and effective care.

You are an effective communicator with well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills, supported by a confident use of information technology to facilitate clinical documentation, communication and care coordination. You work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, building positive relationships with patients, families and healthcare professionals to achieve outcome-focused care.

Highly organised and adaptable, you have the ability to plan, coordinate and evaluate patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment while balancing competing priorities and maintaining high standards of clinical practice. You are also flexible and committed to meeting service requirements, including participation in a seven-day rotating roster incorporating public holidays and night duty.

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 [email protected] .

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.

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Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification-s. These awards are available at http:--www.health.nsw.gov.au-careers-conditions-pages-default.aspx.

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For role related queries or questions contact Nerralee Cook on [email protected]

For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - [email protected]

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