Registered Nurse - Community Health

NSW Health; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in the UK is seeking a Community Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, person-centred care. You will support clients in their homes, delivering advanced nursing practices such as wound management and medication administration. The role is set in a collaborative environment focused on professional growth, and offers a range of benefits including salary packaging options, annual leave, and opportunities for development. Join a dedicated team enriching health every day.

Benefits

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

Monthly Allocated Days Off

4 weeks annual leave

Paid parental leave for eligible employees

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a passion for community care.
• Experience in providing high-quality, person-centred care.
• Community nursing experience highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care in home and community settings.
• Deliver wound management and medication administration.
• Support palliative care clients in collaboration with healthcare teams.

Skills

Experience in medical, surgical, rehabilitation, aged care or community nursing

Commitment to person-centred, holistic practice

Strong communication skills

Clinical skills in wound care

Understanding of palliative care principles

Education

Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse

Current NSW Driver’s Licence

Job description

Build your skills across wound care, IV therapy, continence, palliative care and more, with access to Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists and structured education.

• Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Until January 2027)
• Position Classification: Registered Nurse
• Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
• Hours Per Week: 38
• Requisition ID: REQ627319
• Location: Wallsend Campus
• Closing: Sunday, 11th January 2026

Where You’ll Be Working

You’ll join the Western Newcastle Community Nursing team, a nurse-led and highly collaborative service delivering care across the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie LGAs. Working Monday to Friday (8:00am–4:30pm), you’ll be supported in a flexible, connected environment that values teamwork, innovation and shared learning.

This role offers the opportunity to deliver care beyond the hospital, building strong relationships with individuals and families in their own homes. The team culture is welcoming, supportive and values-driven, with a strong focus on professional growth and mutual support.

About the Role

As a Community Registered Nurse, you’ll provide high-quality, person-centred care in the home and community, working closely with clients, families and the multidisciplinary team.

Your role will include generalist and specialist nursing care such as wound management, medication administration (including IV therapy in partnership with the Out and About Team), continence care, PEG tube management, intercostal drain care and diabetes education. You will also support palliative care clients in collaboration with the Mater Hospital Palliative Care team, with access to Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists for clinical guidance. From day one you’ll receive a structured orientation with support from experienced mentors, Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists. Ongoing professional development is also provided with regular opportunities for feedback, support and skill development within a supportive team environment.

Community nursing experience is highly regarded; however, Registered Nurses with a minimum of 12 months’ experience are encouraged to apply, with education and support provided.

About You

You are a motivated and adaptable Registered Nurse with a passion for community care. You bring:

• Experience in medical, surgical, rehabilitation, aged care or community nursing
• A commitment to person-centred, holistic practice
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and within a team
• Clinical skills in wound care, continence management and medication administration, or a willingness to learn
• An understanding of palliative care principles
• Alignment with NSW Health CORE values

Essential requirements

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence

The Perks

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off
• 4 weeks annual leave
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife 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

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Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Paula Gardiner on [e-mail]

Information for Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2. Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. 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 [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‑free application process.

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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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