Registered Nurse Community Health - Incentives Offered

NSW Health; Barraba; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Allocated days off (ADO)

Long service leave

Paid maternity leave

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Registered Nurse Community Health role in Barraba within the Hunter New England Local Health District. Permanent part-time opportunity (26 hours/week) offering autonomy in caseload management and strong multidisciplinary support.

You will provide comprehensive community care, wound and catheter management, and medication administration with a focus on patient-centred care. Eligible applicants have current NSW AHPRA registration, willingness to travel, and a commitment to the local community.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in complex wound care and catheter management.
• Experience in medication administration and patient education.
• Experience supporting palliative care patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Manage an individual patient caseload within the community setting.
• Provide nursing care across Community and Community Clinic.
• Undertake comprehensive nursing assessments and develop care plans.
• Provide 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 and families.
• Identify patient needs and facilitate clinical referrals.

Skills

Wound care

Catheter management

Medication administration

Palliative care

Education

Registered Nurse Licence (AHPRA)

Job description

Registered Nurse Community Health - Incentives Offered

Hunter New England Local Health District

REQ695998

Employment Type: PermanentPart Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging+ Incentives
Hours Per Week: 26
Requisition ID: REQ695998
Location: Barraba Community Health Service
Applications Close: Sunday 11 th 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.

In this role, you will:

• 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.
• 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.

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 Local Health District 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 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.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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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