Enrolled Nurse| Charlestown Nsw| Casual

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

Benefits offered by this job

35 hour week

35 hours per week

Superannuation 17%

Salary packaging

Wellbeing programs

Discounts

Job summary

University of Newcastle Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse to join a varied clinical environment on a part-time basis. You will deliver general nursing services, triage, immunisation, wound care and assist with procedures while supporting continuity of care in a university setting.

You will collaborate with GPs, senior nursing staff and administration to ensure high-quality patient care, safety and records management.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia through AHPRA.
• Clinical nursing skills providing safe, evidence-based care.
• Experience in patient assessment, triage, immunisation and wound management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with diverse patients.
• Well-developed organisational skills and clinical judgement.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control and governance.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Immunisation

Wound care

Pathology collection

Triage

Patient advocacy

Communication

Infection control

Clinical governance

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Education

RN registration

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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 will do

• 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

• 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.

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead 20 30 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

For more information click here – Our University.

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.

• 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

Your next steps

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.

Your application must include:

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed in the job description demonstrating your qualifications and experience with examples.

To ensure that your application receives full consideration, it\'s important to structure and address the selection criteria outlined in the application process. We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to reviewing your application.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the Essential Criteria as one PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

For specific position enquiries, please contact Jodie Griffin, University Health Services Manager

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

Our assessment process

Typically, candidates that progress beyond the shortlist stage can expect to undertake the following (minimum) assessment activities as part of the recruitment process:

• Interview (an in person interview will be conducted as part of the process)
• Referee checks
• Pre-employment checks as appropriate to the role

Our University is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for every member of our community.