Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Part-time and Casual Opportunites

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ707258

Location:Denman Multi Purpose Service

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd November 2026

About the opportunity

At Denman, we're seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse to join our Multipurpose Service (MPS). Every day is different, offering a varied clinical environment where you'll have the opportunity to use your nursing skills across emergency, sub-acute and residential aged care.

As part of a small rural team, you'll play an important role in coordinating patient care, responding to emergency presentations and supporting the delivery of care across the facility. You'll need to be adaptable, confident in your clinical decision-making and comfortable taking the lead when required, while working collaboratively with the wider team.

You won't be working alone. You'll be supported by fellow Registered Nurses, Rural Educators and the Health Service Manager, with access to ongoing guidance and professional development. Whether you already have strong leadership experience or are looking to further develop your skills, this is a great opportunity to grow your clinical confidence and leadership capabilities.

If you're ready to join a dedicated team where your skills and compassion make a genuine difference to the local community, Denman could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Where you'll be working

Located in the heart of the Upper Hunter Valley, Denman is a welcoming country town offering a relaxed lifestyle, a strong sense of community and beautiful surrounding countryside. Just an hour and a half from Newcastle and its stunning beaches, Denman is also within easy reach of renowned wineries, local restaurants and the Hunter Valley's many attractions.

Denman Multipurpose Service (MPS) provides a range of essential healthcare services to the local community, including a 2-bed Emergency Department, 14 residential aged care beds and 3 sub-acute beds.

Working in this close-knit setting offers the opportunity to build broad clinical experience, develop strong relationships with patients and residents, and make a meaningful contribution to the community.

Join our caring and supportive team, where you'll be valued as an important part of the service while enjoying the benefits of country living.

What you'll be doing

As a Registered Nurse at Denman MPS, you'll provide and coordinate safe, high-quality, person-centred care across the facility.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing clinical assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care across emergency, sub-acute and residential aged care settings.
• Responding to emergency presentations and applying sound clinical judgement, including advanced life support principles where required.
• Demonstrating clinical leadership and coordinating the delivery of care across the facility.
• Supporting and providing direction to Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing within their scope of practice.
• Recognising and responding to clinical deterioration, escalating concerns and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Working collaboratively with patients, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team to achieve positive health outcomes.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and contributing to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

About you

Our ideal candidate is an experienced and adaptable Registered Nurse who is confident in their clinical abilities, enjoys working in a varied rural healthcare environment and is willing to take on a leadership role within the team.

You will bring:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Clinical experience in emergency, acute care or a rural healthcare setting.
• Experience in Advanced Life Support (ALS), with the ability to respond confidently to emergency situations. (Desirable)
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• The confidence and ability to lead a team, coordinate care and provide direction to other nursing staff, or a genuine willingness to develop these leadership skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• The ability to remain calm, adaptable and organised when managing competing clinical priorities.
• A commitment to delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care.

What we can offer you:

✅ Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development

✅ Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

✅ Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)

✅ 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

✅ Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance

✅ Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing

✅ Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

✅ The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Additional Information

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time vacancies.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support.

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For role related queries or questions contact Lynda Walker on [email protected]

Information for Applicants:

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance withNSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor Category A positions prior to offer.All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging:is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range ofbenefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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