552248 Enrolled Nurse - Nurse Bank

the original; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 107,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hour week

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Employee wellbeing programs

Job summary

University of Newcastle’s Health Service seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver general nursing care, immunisation, triage and clinical support on a part-time basis. You will work under GPs and the Senior Nurse, contributing to care planning, records and preventive health initiatives across campus.

The role is 2 days a week (Mon Tue) with a temporary third day (Fri) through to June 2027, HEW 6, based at Callaghan Campus with some travel to other campuses.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the NMB Australia via AHPRA.
• Evidence-based clinical skills within scope of practice.
• Experience in triage, immunisation, wound care and general nursing procedures.
• Strong communication, empathy and patient-centred approach.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general nursing services including immunisation and wound care.
• Support patient triage, assessment, care planning and records.
• Administer recall systems and follow up results.
• Contribute to preventive health and health promotion initiatives.
• Respond to campus medical emergencies and provide first aid at events.
• Maintain equipment, sterilisation, and waste disposal.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards and policies.
• Collaborate with team to foster continuous improvement.

Skills

General nursing skills

Immunisation

Wound management

Patient assessment

Triaging

Communication

Clinical record keeping

Education

Nursing registration (AHPRA)

Job description

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Why join us

Are you a Registered Nurse who is passionate about providing high-quality clinical care and making a positive difference to people's health and wellbeing?

The University of Newcastle's Health Service provides important healthcare support to our university community, helping students and staff access timely, professional and compassionate care. As a Registered Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering these services, working alongside General Practitioners and the Senior Nurse and the administrative team to coordinate and deliver high-quality services, ensuring a collaborative approach to patient care and positive health outcomes.

This is an opportunity to apply your nursing expertise in a varied clinical environment where no two days are necessarily the same. From delivering routine nursing care and preventative health services to supporting medical procedures and responding to emergencies, you will contribute to a welcoming, responsive and patient-focused service.

What you’ll do:

Working under the direction of the Health Service General Practitioners and Senior Nurse, you will:

• Deliver a range of general nursing services, including immunisation, wound management, pathology specimen collection and assistance with medical procedures.
• Support patient triage, assessment, care planning, diagnostic services, patient advocacy and accurate clinical record management.
• Administer patient recall and reminder systems, follow up clinically significant results and support continuity of care.
• Contribute to preventative health, screening, patient education and health promotion initiatives.
• Respond to medical emergencies on campus in collaboration with Security Services and provide first aid at key University events when required.
• Maintain clinical equipment, instruments and supplies, ensuring appropriate sterilisation, infection control, cold chain management and safe disposal of medical waste.
• Support compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards, accreditation requirements and University policies and procedures.
• Contribute to a positive team environment through effective communication, collaboration and a commitment to continuous improvement.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia through AHPRA.
• Demonstrated clinical nursing skills and the ability to provide safe, evidence-based care within your scope of practice.
• Experience in patient assessment, triage, immunisation, wound management and other general nursing procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds and provide respectful, confidential and compassionate care.
• Well-developed organisational skills, sound clinical judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy health service.
• A strong understanding of infection prevention and control, clinical governance, patient safety and relevant professional and legislative requirements.
• A collaborative approach, a commitment to ongoing professional development and the ability to contribute positively to team and service outcomes.

This permanent, continuing role is part-time, working 2 days per week (Monday and Tuesday), with a temporary third day (Friday) through to June 2027. This role is at a HEW 6 and is located at Callaghan Campus with occasional travel to other campuses.

What we offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.

These include:

• A remuneration of HEW 6 ($97,217 - $ p.a.) + superannuation commensurate with skills and experience
• Excellent employment conditions in line with University of Newcastle professional staff conditions.
• Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy)
• 35 hour week
• 17% super and salary packaging
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
• Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
• Wellbeing programs

Our culture

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be world-leading, creating a better future for our communities.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and strongly encourage women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Closing date

Closing date: Monday, 23 November 2026, 11.59pm AEDST