Registered Nurse

Hunter New England Local Health District; Cessnock; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $11,600

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Registered Nurse for temporary part-time community health work in Cessnock. You will perform comprehensive nursing assessments and provide wound and catheter care, medication administration, and immunisations where qualified, supporting patients in their homes and clinics.

The role offers autonomy within a supportive team, with opportunities for professional development and meaningful community impact in the Hunter Valley region.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Current unrestricted Australian driver’s licence - essential for the role.
• Experience in wound care is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Provide wound care, including simple and complex.
• Carry out catheter care and management.
• Administer medications, including IV therapies.
• Care for PICC and Port-a-cath devices.
• Deliver immunisations where qualified.
• Educate patients and families to support self-care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Wound care

Catheter care

IV therapy administration

PICC/Port-a-cath care

Immunisation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Job description

• Conducting comprehensive nursing assessments

Employment Type:

Temporary Part-Time until January 2027

Position Classification:

Registered Nurse

Remuneration:

$81,748.17 – $114,771.98 + Super + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week:

18

Location:

Cessnock Community Health

Applications Close:

Monday 5th October 2026

Make a difference where it matters most – in the community

Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a role where you can build meaningful relationships with patients and make a real difference to their health and independence?

Join the team at Cessnock Community Health and enjoy a varied community nursing role where no two days are the same. You’ll provide care across both clinic and home settings, supporting patients to remain safe, independent and well within their own communities.

Where you’ll be working

Cessnock Community Health is part of Hunter New England Local Health District and provides a range of community-based services to individuals and families across the Hunter Valley.

You’ll join a friendly and supportive team that values collaboration, open communication and professional development. Working alongside GPs, allied health professionals and other healthcare providers, you’ll play an important role in delivering coordinated, patient-centred care close to home.

About The Role

This is a rewarding opportunity to use your clinical skills in a community setting while enjoying a high level of autonomy and variety.

Your Day-to-day Responsibilities Will Include

• Conducting comprehensive nursing assessments
• Providing simple and complex wound care
• Catheter care and management
• Medication administration, including IV therapies
• PICC and Port-a-cath care
• Immunisation, where appropriately qualified
• Providing education and support to patients and their families
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care
• Experience in wound care would be a strong asset

About You

We’re looking for a Registered Nurse who is confident, compassionate and enjoys working independently while being part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

To Be Successful, You Will Have

• Strong clinical assessment and decision‑making skills
• Experience in wound care is highly desirable
• Immunisation experience is desirable, but not essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work autonomously and effectively manage your time
• A patient‑centred approach to care

Essential Criteria

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• A current unrestricted Australian driver’s licence - essential for the role

Why join us?

If you enjoy variety, autonomy and building genuine connections with patients, community nursing offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference beyond the hospital setting.

You’ll have the chance to provide care in patients’ homes and within the community, helping people maintain their health, independence and quality of life -while being supported by a team that values your contribution.

Benefits

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

• Sustainable Healthcare – Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport – discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Access to ongoing professional development and career opportunities

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 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.

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

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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:

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.

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.