Community Enrolled Nurse
Bring care closer to home – Community Enrolled Nurse (EN)
Remuneration: $32.79 - $35.63 Per Hour + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Raymond Terrace & Newcastle Community Health Centre
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ608131
Applications Close: Sunday 12th October 2025
Where you’ll be working
Based within the Newcastle and Raymond Terrace Community Nursing team, you’ll be part of a highly collaborative service delivering care across the Hunter and Lower Mid North Coast region. Working Monday to Friday (8:00am–4:30pm), you’ll operate out of Community Health Centres and in the community, providing hands-on nursing care in clients’ homes and clinics.
This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact outside of a hospital setting — connecting with people where they live and supporting them to stay safe and well at home. Our team culture is grounded in mutual support, shared learning, and the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
About the role
As a Community Enrolled Nurse, you’ll provide person-centred, evidence-based care under the indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse, working alongside individuals and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Your day-to-day may include:
- Visiting clients in their homes or attending clinic appointments to provide therapeutic care.
- Wound assessment and clinical management, including compression bandaging.
- Urinary catheter care and maintenance.
- Palliative care support, helping clients and families through sensitive and important stages of care.
- Prioritising client needs and providing timely referrals to other services.
- Delivering clear handovers to RNs and colleagues to ensure continuity of care.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll use your practical skills and professional judgement while building strong therapeutic relationships within the community.
About you
You are a motivated and compassionate Enrolled Nurse who thrives in a team environment and enjoys the variety of community work. You bring:
- Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse.
- Clinical capability across wound, continence, and medication management.
- The ability to work both independently in the community and collaboratively within a team.
- Strong communication skills, with a focus on person-centred care and advocacy.
- A commitment to lifelong learning and to the NSW Health CORE values.
Requirements
- Enrolled 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. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- 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
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Bonnie Stephens | bonnie.stephens@health.nsw.gov.au
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. 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
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
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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 nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
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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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 Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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