Enrolled Nurse Community Nursing

NSW Health; Glen Innes; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 57,000; Part time

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Job summary

NSW Health in Inverell Community Health is seeking a compassionate Enrolled Nurse for a permanent part-time role (8 hours per week). You will provide person-centred nursing care, wound management and foot care across Inverell, Delungra, Ashford and Tingha, and support assessments and care planning.

You must hold current NSW AHPRA registration with medication endorsement, wound care qualifications, a valid NSW driver’s licence, and demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills to

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration and authority to practise as an Enrolled Nurse, with medication endorsement where applicable.
• Wound management qualifications or experience and willingness to develop skills.
• Foot care qualifications or commitment to working towards them.
• NSW driver's licence and flexibility to provide care locally.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and commitment to advocating for patients.
• Understanding of My Aged Care and services for older people living independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, person-centred nursing care.
• Provide wound management and foot care.
• Support patient assessments, care planning and monitoring.
• Advocate for patients and coordinate with healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate records and follow clinical guidelines.
• Promote safe, respectful, and culturally appropriate care.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Wound care experience

Foot care qualifications

Driver's licence

Organisational skills

Communication skills

My Aged Care knowledge

Job description

Make a Difference in Community Care – Join Our Nursing Team!

Remuneration: $37.83 - $41.10 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Hours Per Week: 8 hours per week
Location: Inverell Community Health
Requisition ID: REQ697743

Application close date: Sunday 1st of November 2026

Make a meaningful difference, one patient at a time

Are you a compassionate and organised Enrolled Nurse passionate about helping people maintain their independence and wellbeing in their own communities? Join our friendly Community Nursing team at Inverell Community Health, where you’ll play an important role in delivering quality nursing care to patients across Inverell, Delungra, Ashford and Tingha.

What you'll bring to the team

We’re looking for a caring and organised Enrolled Nurse who is passionate about community care and helping people maintain their health, independence and quality of life.

You’ll bring:

• Current AHPRA registration and authority to practise as an Enrolled Nurse, with medication endorsement where applicable.
• Wound management qualifications, experience in wound care or a willingness to further develop your skills.
• Basic foot care qualifications or a commitment to working towards them.
• A current NSW driver's licence and the flexibility to provide care across our local communities.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to advocating for patients and their individual needs.
• An understanding of My Aged Care and the support services available to help older people live independently.

Bring your compassion and nursing skills to a rewarding community role focused on wound management, foot care and helping people maintain their independence. Build meaningful relationships, advocate for patients and make a genuine difference in their lives.

How you'll make an impact

Working alongside Registered Nurses and the community healthcare team, you’ll help patients maintain their health, independence and wellbeing by:

• Delivering compassionate, person-centred nursing care.
• Providing wound management and foot care.
• Supporting patient assessments, care planning and monitoring.
• Advocating for patients and their individual health needs.
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Maintaining accurate records and following clinical guidelines.
• Promoting safe, respectful and culturally appropriate care.

Be supported to succeed

You’ll be welcomed into a small, supportive Community Nursing team and receive guidance from experienced nursing colleagues and the Nurse Unit Manager. You’ll have the opportunity to build on your clinical skills, strengthen your community nursing experience and contribute to care that makes a real difference locally.

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

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 atwww.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

If you’re passionate about community nursing and want to help people maintain their health, dignity and independence, we encourage you to apply.

• 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 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 ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.

Information for Applicants:

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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.au or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch 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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