Registered Nurse Community Health - Incentives Offered

Rashi Joshi; Barraba; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rural incentive payment

Relocation assistance

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hunter New England Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Barraba Community Health Service to deliver comprehensive nursing care in the community. You will manage a caseload, work with a multidisciplinary team, and provide wound care, catheter management, and medication administration.

Role offers autonomy within a supportive team, ongoing education, and opportunities to contribute to palliative care and patient-centered planning in a rural setting.

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Current unrestricted NSW Driver Licence and ability to travel for work.

Responsibilities

• Manage an individual patient caseload within the community setting.
• Provide nursing care across both the Community and Community Clinic.
• Undertake comprehensive nursing assessments and develop care plans based on individual patient needs.
• Provide complex wound assessment, treatment and ongoing management.
• Undertake catheter management and provide education and support to patients and carers.
• Provide safe and effective medication management.
• Support patients receiving palliative care, including providing compassionate support to patients and their families.
• Identify patient needs and facilitate appropriate clinical referrals.

Skills

Wound care

Catheter management

Medication administration

Palliative care

Time management

Organisational skills

Clinical decision-making

Patient-centered care

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Job description

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging + Incentives Hours Per Week: 26 Requisition ID: REQ695998 Located in Barraba Community Health Service Applications Close: Sunday 11th October 2026

Bring your nursing expertise closer to home and make a meaningful difference in your local community! Where you'll be working: Located in the heart of the New England region, Barraba is a welcoming rural community surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of the New England North West. Community nursing in Barraba offers something different from a traditional hospital environment. You'll get to know your patients and their families, develop strong relationships within the community and have the autonomy to manage your own caseload while being supported by a broader multidisciplinary team.

About the role

As a Registered Nurse within Barraba Community Health Service, you'll provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with a range of health needs. You'll work both independently and collaboratively to deliver safe, compassionate care in line with best practice. You'll have access to ongoing clinical support and education from Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Consultants (CNCs) and Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs), as well as a range of online learning platforms.

• Manage an individual patient caseload within the community setting.
• Provide nursing care across both the Community and Community Clinic.
• Undertake comprehensive nursing assessments and develop care plans based on individual patient needs.
• Provide complex wound assessment, treatment and ongoing management.
• Undertake catheter management and provide education and support to patients and carers.
• Provide safe and effective medication management.
• Support patients receiving palliative care, including providing compassionate support to patients and their families.
• Identify patient needs and facilitate appropriate clinical referrals.

With a Monday to Friday, 5‑day‑a‑week service (excluding public holidays), this role offers the opportunity to enjoy community nursing while maintaining a great work‑life balance.

About you

We're looking for a compassionate and capable Registered Nurse who is confident working autonomously and enjoys the variety and responsibility that community nursing provides. You'll bring:

• Recent experience in complex wound care, catheter management and medication administration.
• Confidence and sensitivity in supporting palliative care patients and their families.
• Strong time management, organisation and clinical decision‑making skills.
• A commitment to patient‑centred care and collaborative teamwork.
• Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic community setting.

Essential Requirements

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• A current unrestricted NSW Driver Licence and the fitness and willingness to travel for work purposes.

Why join us?

• Be rewarded with up to $20,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
• PLUS, Relocation benefits and family travel assistance.
• 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 Work‑life 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.

Additional information

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.

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 for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‑free application process.

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.

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