Community Nursing Registered Nurse

NSW Health; Glen Innes; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport

Rural health experience

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Hunter New England Health in Glen Innes is seeking a Community Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the health facility and in their homes, delivering safe, compassionate, and individualized care. In this permanent full-time role you will manage wound care, catheter care, palliative care, medication management and care coordination, supported by a multidisciplinary team.

Join a Monday-to-Friday community nursing team that emphasises person-centred care, ongoing

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Qualifications or extensive experience in wound management – essential.
• Previous community nursing experience desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Wound care – assessment, treatment and ongoing management.
• Catheter care – catheter changes and ongoing support.
• Palliative care – providing compassionate care and support to patients and their families.
• Medication management – safe administration, monitoring and education.
• Community nursing – delivering care within the health facility and patients’ homes.
• Care coordination – working with patients, families and healthcare professionals to support positive health outcomes.

Skills

Wound management

Community nursing

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Independence

Patient-centred care

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Job description

Your Skills. Your Community. Your Impact.

Remuneration:$81,748.17 – $114,771.98 p.a.+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Hours:38 hours per week
Location:Glen Innes Health Service
Requisition ID: REQ698292

Close date: Sunday 11th of October 2026

Bring Care Closer to Home

Looking for a rewarding nursing role where you can make a real difference in your community?
Join the Community Nursing Team at Glen Innes Health Service and provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients across the health facility and in their own homes.
Enjoy a Monday to Friday role while building meaningful relationships with patients and supporting them to maintain their health, wellbeing and independence — closer to home.

About the Opportunity
As a Community Registered Nurse, you’ll provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with a range of health needs. You’ll work closely with patients, families, carers and the broader multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, compassionate and individualised care.

Your role will include:

• Wound care – assessment, treatment and ongoing management
• Catheter care – catheter changes and ongoing support
• Palliative care – providing compassionate care and support to patients and their families
• Medication management – safe administration, monitoring and education
• Community nursing – delivering care within the health facility and patients’ homes
• Care coordination – working collaboratively with patients, families and healthcare professionals to support positive health outcomes
  You’ll be supported by the Nurse Unit Manager, experienced colleagues and specialist services, including access to wound care expertise, education and professional development opportunities.
  

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Qualifications or extensive experience in wound management – essential
• Previous community nursing experience desirable, but not essential
• Strong clinical assessment, communication and organisational skills
• A commitment to person-centred, evidence-based care
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team
• A genuine commitment to supporting patients to remain well and independent within their community

Why Join Us?

At Hunter New England Health, you’ll be part of a supportive team where your skills and contribution make a meaningful difference every day.
You’ll enjoy:

• Work-life balance Enjoy a Monday to Friday community nursing role while making a difference locally.
• Professional development Access ongoing education, specialist support and opportunities to build your clinical skills.
• Supportive team environment Work alongside experienced nursing and multidisciplinary teams committed to delivering quality patient care.
• Make a difference close to home Build meaningful relationships with patients and support them to receive care within their local community.
• Salary packaging options– up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport– discounted gym options for you and your family
• Rural health experience Experience the rewards and opportunities that come with working within a rural health service.
  

If you’re passionate about community nursing and making a difference to patients closer to home, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional Information

• 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.
• 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 implementingthe 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.
• 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 ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full orpart timevacancies.

Information for Applicants:

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 *********@salarypackagingplus.com.auor 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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