Community Health Registered Nurse

NSW Health; Penrith; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Day off (ADO)

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Education Training Service

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

NBMLHD's Lemongrove Campus is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver person-centred nursing care across community and clinic settings. You will perform wound management, chronic disease support, continence and palliative care, and mentor Enrolled Nurses and students.

Temporary Full Time up to 30/06/2027 with a 7-day rotating roster and uniform supplied. All applicants should be registered with AHPRA and prepared to work across diverse communities, with emphasis on culturally responsive care and

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Proven ability to provide person-centred, culturally sensitive care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nurse care across community and clinic settings.
• Coordinate care for clients with complex health needs.

Skills

Registered Nurse registration

Person-centred nursing

Team collaboration

Wound management

Clinical documentation

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 30/06/2027)

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Location: Lemongrove Campus

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ706864

Applications Close: 24/11/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).

Our Lemongrove Campus is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the team. As a Community Health Registered Nurse, you will deliver person-centred, evidence-based nursing care that supports individuals, carers, and families to achieve the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes while maintaining independence in their own homes and communities.

In this rewarding role, you will work collaboratively with clients, families, General Practitioners, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care in line with Primary Health Care principles and the Australian Aged Care Quality Standards. Your practice will encompass a diverse range of clinical services, including wound management, chronic disease support, continence care, and palliative care, delivered across both community and clinic settings.

This position offers a broad and varied scope of practice, providing opportunities to coordinate care for clients with complex health needs, contribute to clinical decision‑making, and support positive health outcomes for some of the community’s most vulnerable members. You will also play an important role in mentoring and supporting Enrolled Nurses, students, and less experienced staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

As part of a collaborative and supportive team, you will be committed to delivering culturally responsive care, maintaining high clinical standards, and ensuring resources are used effectively to meet service and patient needs. Working on a 7-day rotating roster, you will enjoy a dynamic work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference. A uniform is required for this position.

If you are passionate about community nursing and are seeking a rewarding career where you can build meaningful relationships with patients while delivering high-quality healthcare close to home, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

Accrued Day off (ADO)

Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA with demonstrated experience and clinical skill in general/community nursing as a Registered Nurse including completion of a new graduate Registered Nurse program or equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide effective nursing care that is person centred, family inclusive and culturally sensitive to people accessing health services and an ability to liaise with other health professionals to facilitate case management and care planning.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work and an ability to effectively work both within a team and autonomously.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development, evidence-based practice and an awareness of changes within the health care environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to utilise information technology systems within a variety of applications (e.g. Cerner) and commitment to undertake training in electronic health record systems as required.
• Ability to work a flexible roster, across all days of the week according to the team requirements.
• Current valid NSW State driver's licence (including P1 or above) and willingness to use for work purposes. This may include driving long distances across the LHD.

Additional information

• For role related queries or questions contact Prabash Odayan on **************@health.nsw.gov.au
• NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
• Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit the Stepping Up website
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.