Registered Nurse - Sub-Acute Rehabilitation & Palliative Care Unit

Dubbo Health Service is undergoing remarkable transformations under the Dubbo Hospital Redevelopment Project. Join our ever-growing team!

To be considered for interview, candidates must address the Selection Criteria in the .

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Permanent Part Time (job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $67,357.32 - $94,568.44 pa (plus super) ; $33.97 - $47.69 per hr (plus super)
Hours per week: up to 38
Location:

Registered Nurse
Sub-Acute Rehabilitation & Palliative Care Unit
Dubbo Health Service

About the role:
Multiple vacancies are currently available for enthusiastic and highly experienced Registered Nurses to join our Nursing Team at Dubbo Health Service in the Sub-Acute Rehabilitation & Palliative Care Unit.

Successful applicants will possess a patient centred approach to care delivery and recent clinical care experience in rehabilitation and palliative care.

Permanent Full Time and Part Time vacancies are available. Western NSW LHD encourages suitably qualified Aboriginal people to apply for this position.

This is a targeted position in accordance with GSE Rule 26: Employment of eligible persons. Whereby Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and, where found suitable, will be given higher priority under affirmative action in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. In the event there are no suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants, then applications from non-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be considered.

Where you’ll be working:
Dubbo is a major regional city with a population of around 40,000 people, situated on the beautiful Macquarie River, 420 kilometres north-west of Sydney. It is a progressive city with a thriving town centre. There are daily flights, trains and buses to the eastern seaboard and many regional towns. Known as the cosmopolitan heart of New South Wales, Dubbo has great shopping and sporting facilities and provides a perfect base from which to explore the eastern interior of our beautiful state.

Living in Dubbo you’ll be rewarded with a relaxed and convenient lifestyle. Residents who have relocated to live and work here have described the real sense of community as the key difference that sets it apart from metropolitan cities such as Sydney. People here are relaxed, down to earth, friendly and so welcoming.

There are so many opportunities in the region. Find out more about all of the exciting things to do and see in Dubbo or read the .

has recently undergone a major transformation to provide expanded and upgraded clinical services to the people of Western NSW. All of the latest information about the redevelopment of Dubbo Health Service can be found on our website: .

About us:
is the largest employer in the region, with over 7,700 dedicated staff working across 3 major rural referral hospitals, 50 community health centres, numerous corporate and executive offices and 38 inpatient facilities – which include 25 multipurpose services and 4 district health services.

We are committed to building a workplace that values diversity, inclusion and belonging, by recognising and valuing the skills and strengths each person can bring to our organisation. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse groups.

Some of the benefits of working with us include:

• Genuine support in an inclusive, compassionate and caring team environment.
• Interesting and challenging work that will bring your purpose to life, broaden your scope and fast track your career.
• Greater autonomy and responsibility to reach your full potential.
• Opportunities to make an impact and shape the future of rural health through involvement in projects, innovations and research.
• Opportunities for learning and development, including access to a mentoring program and in-house training with our Organisational Development Unit and eLearning system.
• Access to Salary Packaging to save on tax, Fitness Passport and free and confidential counselling services.

How to apply:
Candidates must read the Position Description and address the Selection Criteria for the role, providing examples where required. You must also upload a copy of your current CV as part of your application. For assistance, see our For further information on the remuneration and conditions, visit .

Applications will close 12 Feb 2023 – 11:59pm.

For role related enquiries, please reach out to Lisa White on (02) 6809 6505 or

COVID-19 Response:
All NSW Health workers are required to provide a record of their COVID-19 vaccination status if successful for this role, or have an approved medical contraindication certificate.

Talent Pool
If we identify a surplus of suitable candidates for this role, you may also be invited to an eligibility list where you could be offered an alternative position per the relevant Award.