Enrolled Nurse - Community Nursing

NSW Health; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport discount

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Job summary

Hunter New England Health is seeking an Enrolled Nurse for community nursing across Raymond Terrace and Newcastle. You will deliver person-centred care in clients' homes and clinics, manage wound care, compression therapy, and continence care, and support families through palliative care.

You’ll coordinate with GPs and multidisciplinary teams to promote independence at home. You’re a compassionate Enrolled Nurse with current AHPRA registration, a NSW Driver Licence, and willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel locally.
• Experience in wound care, continence care and medication administration.
• Strong clinical judgement and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred nursing care in clients' homes and clinics.
• Managing wound care, including compression therapy.
• Delivering catheter and continence care.
• Supporting clients and families through palliative care.
• Working closely with GPs and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Empowering people to remain healthy, safe and independent at home.

Skills

Wound care

Continence care

Medication administration

Communication skills

Clinical judgement

Driving (local travel)

Job description

Are you an Enrolled Nurse looking to make a difference in community care?

Remuneration: $37.83 – $41.10 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 20 hours per week
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Requisition ID: REQ693601
Location: Raymond Terrace and Newcastle Community Health sites
Application close date: Sunday 27th September 2026

More Time with People. More Variety. More Purpose

Imagine a nursing role where you can truly get to know your patients, support them in their own homes, and see the difference your care makes over time.

Our Community Nursing team provides person-centred care across Raymond Terrace and Newcastle, helping people maintain their independence, recover at home, and live well within their community. Every day is different, and you'll be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team while enjoying the autonomy that comes with community nursing.

Why You Will Love this Role

• Build genuine, ongoing relationships with your patients.
• Work across homes and community clinics in a varied and rewarding role.
• Enjoy greater autonomy while being supported by experienced clinicians.
• Develop specialist skills in wound care, continence and palliative care.
• Increase your take home pay with Salary packaging options
• Discounted gym options with Fitness Passport
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development within a supportive community nursing team
  

The Opportunity

As an Enrolled Nurse, you'll deliver high-quality care where it's needed most - within the community. Your role will include:

• Providing person-centred nursing care in clients' homes and clinics.
• Managing wound care, including compression therapy.
• Delivering catheter and continence care.
• Supporting clients and families through palliative care.
• Working closely with GPs and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Empowering people to remain healthy, safe and independent at home.

You’re a compassionate Enrolled Nurse who enjoys working independently and values building strong connections with patients and families. You'll have:

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse.
• A current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel locally.
• Experience in wound care, continence care and medication administration.
• Strong clinical judgement and excellent communication skills.
  

If you're looking for a role where you can combine clinical skills with meaningful patient relationships, we'd love to welcome you to our Community Nursing team across Raymond Terrace and Newcastle.

Additional information:

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 recruitmentprocess,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 part time and temporarypart timevacancies.

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.
  

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
Stepping Up Websiteis a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit:https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance withNSW Health policy directivePD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor 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 contactingSalaryPackagingPLUS!via…@salarypackagingplus.com.auor 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range ofbenefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) forfull timeemployees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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