Community Registered Nurse

Make a meaningful difference in the community by providing high-quality, person-centred nursing care across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.

Remuneration: $41.89 - $57.42 per hour + super + salary packaging

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Hours Per Week: 20 hours per week

Requisition ID: REQ682503

Location: Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

Application close date: Sunday 23rd August 2026

About The Opportunity

Join our team and enjoy a rewarding Monday–Friday role across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, where you’ll have the autonomy to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

Skills

As a Community Registered Nurse, you’ll provide person-centred care in people’s homes, working with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to support safe and independent living. You’ll enjoy variety in your day and opportunities to broaden your clinical skills across:

Wound and continence careMedication management, including IV therapyPEG tube and intercostal drain managementDiabetes educationPalliative care in partnership with the Mater Hospital Palliative Care Team

With expert clinical support, comprehensive orientation, mentoring and professional development, you’ll be supported to grow your confidence and skills in community nursing.

Experienced Community RNs and nurses with at least 12 months’ experience are warmly encouraged to apply.

Bring Your Skills And Passion

Are you ready to bring your nursing skills to a rewarding community role where clinical expertise, independence and teamwork make a real difference?

To Succeed In This Role, You’ll Bring

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and a current NSW Driver Licence.Experience in medical, surgical, rehabilitation, aged care or community nursing.Strong clinical, communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.Experience in wound care, medication administration, continence or palliative care, or a willingness to learn.A commitment to NSW Health CORE Values and ongoing professional development.

What We Offer

A Monday to Friday roster with no routine night shifts, supporting work-life balance.A comprehensive orientation and supported transition into community nursing.Ongoing professional development, clinical education and access to the Community Nursing Transition Pathway.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 membersUp to 6 weeks annual leave for eligible nurses

If you’re passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care and want to build a rewarding career in community nursing, we’d love to hear from you.

Need more information?

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Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Paula Gardiner on Paula.Gardiner@health.nsw.gov.au

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part-time vacancies. 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.

Information For Applicants

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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support

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.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for 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 nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such 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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