Registered Nurse - Community Health - Incentives Offered
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- Registered Nurse
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- REQ647427 Requisition #
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- 11 hours ago Post Date
Build lasting client relationships in a close-knit team that truly values your wellbeing and professional growth.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ647427
Location: Inverell Community Health Service
Applications Close: Monday, 16th March 2026
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.
Why You’ll Love This Role
If you're tired of hospital pace and ready for nursing that truly lasts, this is it. Community nursing in Inverell offers deep client connections, flexible hours, and the chance to see your care transform lives over time - all backed by a genuinely supportive team that prioritises your wellbeing as much as theirs.
Where You’ll Be Working
Nestled in Australia's Sapphire City, Inverell Community Health delivers the perfect blend of rural charm and modern care. Surrounded by gemstone fossicking trails, scenic rivers and welcoming locals, you'll enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with affordable living, great cafés, and easy drives to larger centres.
Join our small, tight-knit community nursing team where collaboration, flexibility and person-centred care are at the heart. It's a culture where everyone supports each other, celebrates successes and values work-life balance.
About the Role
As a Registered Nurse - Community Health, you'll provide hands-on, relationship-based care in clinic and home settings, helping clients live safely and independently. You'll manage wound care, foot care, catheters, medications and palliative support, working alongside another Registered Nurse (RN), two Enrolled Nurses (ENs), and an experienced Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) with specialist backup as needed.
This flexible 20-hour-per-week rotating roster offers variety, autonomy and sustainability - perfect for long-term career satisfaction without burnout.
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:
✅Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
✅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)
✅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
About You
You're a compassionate Registered Nurse who excels at holistic care, building trust and making a tangible difference. You thrive on autonomy balanced with team support, and you're excited by community nursing's rewards.
You bring:
- Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel for home visits
- Strong time management, organisation and communication skills
- Comfort working independently in clinic and community settings
- Commitment to professional growth and continuous learning
- Community nursing experience desirable (full support provided for transitions)
You'll be welcomed into a team that invests in your success, with orientation, mentoring and ongoing guidance to thrive from day one.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Belinda Robinson on Belinda.Robinson@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
* Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. Please note: the increased RHWIS allowance is approved until 30th June 2026. Commencement after this date may be subject to change, including the allowance amount for which the candidate may be eligible. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). 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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
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