Overview
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Location: Newcastle Community Health Service. Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until November 2025. Hours per week: 38. Requisition ID: REQ605367. Applications Close: Sunday 21st September 2025.
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. Operating out of Community Health Centres across both locations, you'll work Monday to Friday (8:00am–4:30pm) in a nurse-led environment that fosters connection, innovation, and flexibility. The team culture is one of support and mutual learning, where everyone contributes and grows together in a values-driven workplace.
About The Role
As a Community Registered Nurse, no two days will be the same. You'll be responsible for the delivery of person-centred, evidence-based care in the home and community setting, working closely with individuals, families, and the multidisciplinary team. You'll expand your nursing skills across generalist and specialist areas, including wound management (in partnership with the High Risk Foot Clinic), medication management (including IV therapy in collaboration with the Out and About Team), continence support, PEG tube changes, intercostal drain care, and diabetes education. You'll also support palliative care clients alongside Mater Hospital services. This is a highly rewarding role for nurses who enjoy autonomy, complexity, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact in people's lives through timely, holistic care.
About You
You're a clinically experienced, motivated and flexible Registered Nurse with a passion for community care. You bring:
* Nursing experience in medical, surgical, rehabilitation or aged care settings with the ability to transfer these skills to a community-based model
* Demonstrated ability to deliver person-centred, holistic care and advocate for individualised support
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Demonstrated clinical capability across wound, continence, and medication management
* Understanding of palliative care principles and experience supporting clients in the home
* Commitment to the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, Empowerment and 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
* Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
* 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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Contact
For role related queries or questions contact Bonnie Stephens at Bonnie.Stephens@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies. This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered. 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. This is a Category A position with policy requirements prior to offer. Salary packaging and other benefits are available as described above. This employer is committed to child safety and encouraging diverse applicants. Applicants must be Australian Citizens or permanent residents, or eligible visa holders where allowed; visa sponsorship is not provided.
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