RN - Forbes - Community Nursing

JPS Recruitment; Forbes; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Forbes District Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Community Nursing team on a contract basis. This short-term opportunity runs from 9 November to 31 December 2026, offering hands-on nursing care in patients' homes and community settings within the Forbes region.

You will work with an established community nursing team, delivering autonomous, high-quality care. The role requires AHPRA registration, community health experience, and willingness to travel for home visits.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA RN registration is required.
• Experience in community nursing or community-based care.
• Ability to travel within Forbes district.
• Strong communication and rapport-building with diverse patients.
• Reliable transport for home visits.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care in community settings across the Forbes region.
• Manage patient caseloads and coordinate care in home and community environments.
• Collaborate with a community nursing team in a regional healthcare setting.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Communication skills

Caseload management

Home visiting

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Post-graduate community health

Job description

Forbes District Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Community Nursing team on a contract basis. This is a short-term opportunity running from 9 November through to 31 December 2026, ideal for a nurse looking to contribute to community-based care in a regional setting. The role offers the chance to work directly with patients in their homes and community settings, delivering nursing care that makes a real difference to local health outcomes.

• Deliver nursing care in community settings across the Forbes region
• 7.5-week contract position with flexible engagement
• Work with an established community nursing team in a supportive regional healthcare environment

Preferred Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Demonstrated experience in community nursing or community-based healthcare delivery
• Ability to work autonomously and manage patient caseloads in home and community environments
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse patient populations
• Reliable transport and willingness to travel within the Forbes district

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification, with current AHPRA registration
• Post-graduate qualification or specialisation in community health nursing
• First Aid and CPR certification current at time of commencement