This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata?d to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas. Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Maternity Relief until 17th January 2027) Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 Superannuation Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ630271 Location: Broken Hill NSW Great opportunity to join a supportive team and where you can make a real impact in providing the best patient experience. We really aren?t that far away - only 3 hours? drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia. Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at " Living and Working " in the Far West. What you'll be doing Make a real difference helping some of the most vulnerable people in NSW Work within a supportive, multi-disciplinary healthcare team at the Haemodialysis Ward of the Broken Hill Hospital Provide our renal dialysis patients with person centred, evidence-based nursing care Develop your skills and progress your career with more responsibility and autonomy than you would get in larger hospitals Meaningful career path with all the perks of country living including no traffic and affordable housing What is on offer 1 week extra paid annual leave Salary packaging (pay less tax!), includes Remote Area Housing Assistance and Meal Entertainment Card Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month Special rates at local gyms Fitness passport Support through advanced education & training A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing About the Far West LHD The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare. Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare. How to apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible: Current nursing registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with documented evidence of haemodialysis experience within the last two years. Post-graduate qualifications in Renal Nursing or willingness to commence within 12 months. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Chronic Disease Management, specifically in Renal Disease and associated comorbidities. Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person centred care patient care. Demonstrated ability to accountability and responsibility for own actions in accordance with legislation, policies and Standards affecting Registered Nurse practice. Demonstrated commitment to work and partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait, Islander patients and families and employees to enhance health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, and willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team. The Welcome Experience The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill 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 Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Philip Seda on Philip.SEDA@health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 12 January 2026 Stepping Up The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Empower, listen and act together Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices. At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don?t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI community to apply. RuralHealthIncentives
