RN - Coonamble - Community Nursing

JPS Recruitment; Coonamble; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Coonamble District Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its community nursing team on a 13-week contract basis, commencing 9 November 2026. This role delivers nursing care in homes and local settings across the Coonamble region.

Preferred requirements include community nursing experience, strong assessment and communication skills, independence, and travel within the local area. Applicants should hold AHPRA RN registration and First Aid/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Current RN registration with AHPRA.
• Post-graduate qualification in community health nursing.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver community-based nursing care to patients in their homes and local settings.
• Fulfill a 13-week contract starting 9 November 2026.
• Collaborate with a supportive rural healthcare team at Coonamble District Hospital.

Skills

Community nursing

Clinical assessment

Patient communication

Independent work

Documentation standards

Travel within local area

Education

AHPRA RN registration

Post-graduate community health nursing

First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

Coonamble District Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its community nursing team on a 13-week contract basis, commencing 9 November 2026. This is an opportunity to deliver nursing care in a community setting, supporting patients in their homes and local health services across the Coonamble region. If you have community nursing experience and are looking for meaningful work in a rural healthcare environment, this role offers the chance to make a real difference to the people you serve.

• Deliver community-based nursing care to patients in their homes and local settings
• 13-week contract position starting 9 November 2026
• Work within a supportive rural healthcare team at Coonamble District Hospital

Preferred Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in community nursing practice
• Strong clinical assessment and patient communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your own caseload
• Familiarity with community health protocols and documentation standards
• Reliable transport and willingness to travel within the local area

Preferred Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Post-graduate qualification or formal training in community health nursing
• Current First Aid and CPR certification