Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Job Share may be considered) Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) Location: Mudgee, NSW – Find out more Hours Per Week: 38 Applications Close: 6 August 2026 – 11:59pm #Feature Registered Nurse – Emergency Department Mudgee Health Service About the role Mudgee Emergency Department gives you about as much emergency action as you can get in a regional hospital — high presentations, varied acuity, 24/7 onsite medical support and the lifestyle pull of one of NSW’s best-known regional tourist towns. With 16,839 presentations in 2025, Mudgee ED offers the pace, variety and patient mix to keep developing your emergency nursing capability. You will see the breadth of emergency care, supported by a team that works closely across the hospital and takes pride in providing responsive, compassionate care for the local community. One of Mudgee ED’s key advantages is the level of clinical support around you. Doctors are onsite 24/7, giving nurses direct medical backup at any time of day or night. You are part of a team where the medical officer is right there with you, providing confidence and support during busy or complex shifts. Mudgee ED is also a great learning environment. The department regularly welcomes students and new staff, so teaching, orientation and support are part of the rhythm of the team. Staff describe the workplace as open, welcoming and positive, with nurses who enjoy variety, support new team members and take pride in helping people build confidence. For nurses wanting career variety, Mudgee Health Service offers opportunities to broaden your experience across other areas of the hospital where service needs and individual interests align. Staff have worked across ED and theatres, maternity, inpatient care and ambulatory care, creating opportunities to build new skills while keeping emergency nursing as your base. Mudgee Health Service is a modern regional hospital, opened in 2020, with services including emergency, general medical and surgical care, maternity, perioperative services, ambulatory care, renal dialysis, oncology and medical imaging. About Mudgee Mudgee is one of NSW’s best-known regional lifestyle destinations, with wineries, cafes, restaurants, countryside, events and a genuine community feel. It is the kind of place people visit for a weekend — but here, you can build your career and enjoy it every day. Outside work, there is plenty happening: food and wine, cycling events, rodeo, community sport, family activities, Glen Willow Regional Sports Stadium, major sporting events and a busy local events calendar. Whether you are making a tree change, moving with family, joining a partner already working locally or looking for a regional town with energy and personality, Mudgee offers more than just a job. Relocation support may also be available through the NSW Government’s Welcome Experience, a free service supporting eligible essential workers and their families as they settle into regional NSW, including help with housing, childcare, partner employment and community connections. Challenge yourself. Make an impact. Shape the future. Join us! 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. Helping you Move to Western NSW The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at The Welcome Experience 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 Jo-Anne Whitson, Nurse Manager on (02) 6371 9709 or at joanne.whitson@health.nsw.gov.au 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 https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/workforce/aboriginal/Pages/default.aspx#:~:text=GSE Rule 26 allows agencies,persons covered by the Rule.. 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