Registered Nurse - Acute Pain Service - Port Macquarie Base Hospital

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 ph.

Hours Per Week: 16

Requisition ID: REQ700624

Applications Close: 26th October 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 and a demonstrated record of providing high-quality care within outpatient and acute hospital settings. Your comprehensive nursing knowledge, clinical expertise, and commitment to patient-centred practice enable you to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care while adapting to the changing needs of patients and healthcare services.

You possess strong clinical problem-solving skills and are able to make sound, evidence-based decisions in complex and fast-paced healthcare environments to optimise patient outcomes. Your well-developed communication skills, supported by the effective use of information technology, allow you to communicate clearly and professionally through written, verbal, and interpersonal interactions with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

You excel in planning, coordinating, and evaluating patient care within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework, ensuring care delivery is outcome-focused and aligned with best practice standards. Your flexibility, reliability, and commitment to maintaining continuity of care are demonstrated through your ability to work across a seven-day rotating roster, including public holidays, weekends, and night duty, while consistently delivering a high standard of professional nursing care.

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.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

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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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Lisa Bemmann on [email protected]

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

Mid North Coast LHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards.

Need assistance with your application please refer to our resources: How To Apply or for Aboriginal People and Torres Strait Islanders refer to: Stepping Up