Community Registered Nurse Gloucester

Hunter New England Local Health District; Gloucester; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Parental leave

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

EAP

Welcome Experience

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District in Gloucester seeks a Registered Nurse with wound management expertise to join the Generalist Care multidisciplinary team in a community health setting. You’ll deliver care across home visits and clinic clinics, working with a diverse range of health professionals to optimise patient outcomes.

Your role involves applying wound physiology knowledge, developing person-centred plans, and maintaining accurate documentation while collaborating with families

Qualifications

• Current RN registration with AHPRA.
• Knowledge of wound physiology and healing processes.
• Interest in wound management and delivering high‑quality care.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload with clinical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide wound management in community and clinic settings.
• Conduct home visits and clinic wound clinics.
• Assess, manage and monitor a range of wounds.
• Develop personalised wound management plans and document care.
• Coordinate caseload to ensure safe, effective care.
• Collaborate with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Wound management

Nurse assessment

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA registered

Job description

About the Opportunity

Make a difference close to home. Bring your wound management expertise to a supportive community team in Gloucester. Employment Type: Temporary Part Time Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Hours Per Week: 16 Requisition ID: REQ695042 Location: Gloucester Community Health Closing Date: Monday the 26th of October

An opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse to join the Generalist Care multidisciplinary team at Gloucester Community Health Service. Working in a close-knit Community Health environment, you’ll be part of a team delivering care across the local community. Your immediate work environment includes Community Health Nursing, Palliative Care, Child and Family Services and other outreach services, providing opportunities to work alongside a diverse range of health professionals. As part of the broader Generalist Care multidisciplinary team, you’ll have access to specialist services including Wound Management Specialist Clinics, Wound Management Clinics, Specialist Palliative Care, Cardiac and Respiratory Rehabilitation, Continence, Dietetics, Diabetes Education, Immunisation and Audiometry. The position is supported by the Nurse Unit Manager, with specialist wound management support from the Wound Management Specialist and clinical competency support from the Clinical Nurse Educator. You’ll be supported to maintain and develop your clinical skills through annual competencies relevant to the role, as well as additional education and training opportunities aligned with the core business of Community Nursing.

What You Will Be Doing

In this role, you’ll provide high-quality wound management across both community and clinic-based settings, helping patients achieve positive health outcomes and maintain their independence.

• Conducting home visits and providing nursing care within the community.
• Providing Wound Management Clinics at the Gloucester Community Health facility.
• Assessing, managing and monitoring a diverse range of wounds.
• Applying knowledge of wound physiology and the healing process to clinical practice.
• Developing and delivering individualised, person-centred wound management plans.
• Prioritising and coordinating your caseload to ensure safe and effective care.
• Working collaboratively with patients, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Applying evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning to complex wound management.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and communication.
• Participating in clinical competencies and ongoing professional development.

About You

We’re looking for a self-motivated and caring Registered Nurse with a genuine interest in wound management and a commitment to delivering person-centred care. You will bring:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Experience and knowledge of wound physiology and the wound healing process.
• A demonstrated interest in wound management and delivering high-quality clinical care.
• The ability to confidently manage a diverse range of wound presentations and treatments.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• The ability to independently prioritise and coordinate a caseload.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• Empathy, resilience and a compassionate approach to patient care.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• 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

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. 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. 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

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