Rural and remote nurses have blasted the 'indiscriminate' reclassification of roles, which would remove up to $20,000 from payslips, while health staff continue to work in positions once considered critical.

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The Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme offered up to $20,000 for NSW Health staff to work in rural and remote hospitals and health services across the state.

An additional $10,000 in incentives was also offered to assist with relocation to remote areas, and cover the costs of travel, study and professional development.

But president of the Armidale b

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