Community Registered Nurse Bulahdelah

NSW Health; Bulahdelah; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Registered Nurse to join Bulahdelah Community Health Service. You will deliver wound management and palliative care in clinic and home settings as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

You will work with a Nurse Unit Manager and specialists, with opportunities for education and professional development, flexible part-time hours, and salary packaging options.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Experience with wound physiology and wound healing.
• Experience in wound management and/or palliative care would be highly regarded.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritise and coordinate a caseload in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in homes and community clinic.
• Assess, manage and monitor wounds across settings.
• Apply wound physiology knowledge to clinical practice.
• Provide compassionate, person-centred palliative care to patients and families.
• Develop and implement individualised care plans with patients and teams.
• Coordinate and prioritise caseload to ensure safe, timely care.
• Work with Palliative Care team and Wound Management Specialist.
• Educate and support patients and families to promote independence and quality of life.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate with healthcare providers.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and ongoing practice improvement.

Skills

Wound care & management

Palliative care knowledge

Clinical assessment

Decision-making

Education

RN registration with AHPRA

Job description

Hunter New England Local Health District

REQ695032

Make a difference close to home. Deliver meaningful community nursing care across wound management and palliative care.

Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$41.22- $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannaution + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week:20
Requisition ID:REQ695032
Location: Bulahelah Community Health
Closing Date: Monday 12th October 2026

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse to join Bulahdelah Community Health Service and become part of a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering care to the local community.
Working within a small and collaborative team, you’ll be connected with a diverse range of health services including Palliative Care, Nurse Led Clinic, Wound Management and Child and Family Health, as well as a range of visiting and outreach services. The broader multidisciplinary team includes Continence, Diabetes Education, Dietetics, Aged Care, Paediatric Speech Therapy, Paediatric Physiotherapy, Paediatric Occupational Therapy, Child and Family Counselling, Mental Health and Women’s Health.
You’ll be supported by the Nurse Unit Manager, with specialist guidance from the Wound Management Specialist and Clinical Nurse Educator for relevant clinical tasks and competencies. The Palliative Care team and Clinical Nurse Consultant will also provide support as required. Education and training opportunities will be encouraged and supported where relevant to the core business of the Community Nursing Team, helping you continue to develop your clinical skills and confidence.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Community Registered Nurse, you’ll provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients requiring wound management and palliative care across both clinic and home settings.

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in their homes and in the community health clinic.
• Assess, manage and monitor a diverse range of wounds.
• Apply your knowledge of wound physiology and the wound healing process to clinical practice.
• Provide compassionate, person-centred palliative care to patients and their families.
• Develop and implement individualised care plans in partnership with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate and prioritise your caseload to ensure safe, timely and effective care.
• Work closely with the Palliative Care team, Wound Management Specialist and other health professionals.
• Provide education and support to patients and families to promote independence, comfort and quality of life.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate effectively with relevant healthcare providers.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment and ongoing improvement in community nursing practice.

You’ll enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same, combining autonomous community nursing with the support and connection of a multidisciplinary team.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced, competent and self-motivated Registered Nurse who is passionate about community nursing and delivering care that makes a genuine difference to patients and their families.

You will bring:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Experience and knowledge of wound physiology and the wound healing process.
• Experience in wound management and/or palliative care would be highly regarded.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• The ability to confidently prioritise and coordinate a community nursing caseload.
• Demonstrated ability to implement individualised, person-centred care.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice and safe, high-quality clinical care.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A compassionate, respectful and patient-focused approach.

What we can offer you:

• Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 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 members
• The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

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.

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

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.

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 [e-mail] for confidential support.

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.

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 [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23.

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