Registered Nurse - Community Health - Temp FT

South Western Sydney Local Health District; Tahmoor; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging via Smart Salary

Annual leave with 17.5% loading

One extra day off each month

Job summary

South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality community nursing care across home visits and community clinics in Tahmoor. You will support hospital avoidance, enable timely discharge, and promote patient independence with multidisciplinary teams.

AHPRA registration and NSW driver license are essential. Role offers temp full-time employment until May 2027 with visa flexibility and NSW Health benefits, including 12% superannuation

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Ability to provide safe, person-centred care in home or community settings.
• Experience or demonstrated skills in Hospital in the Home, wound care, PIVC/CVAD, surgical drains, catheter care and palliative care is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality community nursing care to patients in home and community clinics.
• Support hospital avoidance and timely discharge, enabling care closer to home.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs and plan ongoing care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care with clinical judgement.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment

Home-visiting care

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Flexibility & resilience

Evidence-based nursing

Australian C-Class license

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Job description

Requisition ID: REQ702693

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, until May 2027 . Temporary roles are available to visa holders, with contracts issued in accordance with visa conditions. Visa holders will be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Remuneration: $1,566.70 - $2,199.59 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Tahmoor Community Health Centre

Applications close: 01/11/26

Contact: Aimee Greenaway on 0436 651 835| [e-mail]

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

Join South Western Sydney Local Health District's Acute and Extended Care Community Nursing teams and make a meaningful difference by providing safe, high-quality, person-centred care to patients in their own homes and community clinics. As a Registered Nurse, you will care for patients with a range of complex acute, chronic and palliative care needs, working collaboratively with patients, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team to achieve positive health outcomes. This role provides an opportunity to support hospital avoidance, facilitate timely discharge and enable patients to receive quality care closer to home, promoting independence and continuity of care. You will have the opportunity to broaden your clinical knowledge and develop your community nursing skills across a diverse range of clinical presentations, with support from experienced nursing and multidisciplinary teams.

Are You the Right Fit?

About

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse who is committed to delivering safe, high-quality and person-centred care and is passionate about making a difference in the community. The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and confidently across home-visiting and community clinic environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with patients, families, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility, adaptability and resilience when responding to varied and changing patient needs.
• Sound clinical judgement and a strong commitment to patient safety and positive health outcomes.
• Ability to provide evidence-based nursing care and manage patients with complex health needs.
• Commitment to professional development, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Experience or demonstrated skills in areas such as Hospital in the Home, wound care, PIVC/CVAD, surgical drains, catheter care and palliative care will be highly regarded. An interest and willingness to further develop skills in community nursing is also valued.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• What is your understanding of Community Nursing, and how would you apply this understanding to provide safe, person-centred care to patients with acute, chronic and/or palliative care needs in their home or community setting?
• Provide an example of how you have used clinical assessment, critical thinking and evidence-based practice to identify and respond to a patient's changing health needs. What was the outcome?
• Describe how you have effectively communicated and worked with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team to ensure care needs were identified and addressed. How did you manage any challenges or conflict that arose?
• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

Position Information

Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [e-mail]

We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Aboriginal Workforce

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [e-mail]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• Financial Perks
  • 12% superannuation
  • Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
  • Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
  • One extra day off each month for full-time employees
• Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
• Grow Your Career
  • Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing
  • Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
  • Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
  • Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

• Vaccination Requirements
  • All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
• Child Safe Employment
  • South Western Sydney 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.
• Temporary Positions
  • For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.