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Make a real connection in the community – Community Registered Nurse
Remuneration : $36.39 - $51.09 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging
Location : Raymond Terrace & Newcastle Community Health Centre
Employment Type : Permanent Full Time
Position Classification : Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week : 38
Where you’ll be working
Based within the Newcastle and Raymond Terrace Community Nursing team, you’ll join an integrated and highly collaborative service delivering care throughout the Hunter and Lower Mid North Coast region.
About The Role
As a Community Registered Nurse, you’ll experience variety and purpose every day. You will provide person-centred, evidence-based care in the home and community, working closely with individuals, families, and the broader multidisciplinary team.
About You
You are a motivated and adaptable Registered Nurse with a genuine passion for community care. You bring:
- Experience in medical, surgical, rehabilitation, aged care, or community nursing, with the ability to transfer these skills to a home-based model.
- A commitment to providing person-centred, holistic care and advocating for tailored support to meet individual needs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Clinical capability across wound care, continence management, and medication administration – or a willingness to learn, with education and support provided to build these skills.
- An understanding of palliative care principles and experience supporting clients in the home setting.
- Dedication to the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, Empowerment, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence and ability to work across Newcastle and Raymond Terrace regions.
What We Can Offer You
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations.
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true work-life 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
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and 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.
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.
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