Bring your skills to the lake - join a supportive team making a difference in community nursing.
Remuneration: $72, $101,299.48 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Westlakes Community Health Service | Toronto
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ600956
Applications close: Sunday 14th September 2025
Where you'll be working:
Based at Toronto Community Health Centre, you'll be part of Westlakes Community Nursing Service, located at 6 James Street, Toronto NSW – right on the picturesque Lake Macquarie. We're a small, friendly, and dedicated team working together to deliver high-quality nursing care to the local community. As part of Integrated Care Services – Greater Newcastle & Lower Hunter, you'll enjoy both professional support and the natural beauty of the lakeside lifestyle.
About the role:
This is a full-time, permanent position working Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm. In this role, you'll provide a wide variety of nursing services, caring for clients in both the community and clinic setting. You'll have the opportunity to work independently while also collaborating closely with other clinicians, clients, and external providers. From wound management and continence care through to palliative support and general nursing assessments, your work will have a meaningful impact on the lives of those you support.
About you:
You are an experienced and adaptable nurse who thrives on variety and values teamwork. You're confident working autonomously, yet enjoy building strong professional connections with colleagues, clients, and service providers. Your ability to deliver person-centred care with professionalism and compassion sets you apart.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to provide:
* Wound assessment and clinical management
* Generalist management of PICC lines, portacaths, and clexane
* Palliative care support alongside specialist providers
* General nursing assessments and appropriate referrals
* Continence assessment and clinical management
* Urinary catheter care and clinical management
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. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
* Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
* 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
* 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
* Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
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Additional Information:
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:
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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.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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.
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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 for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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