Registered Nurse- Community

About us:

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to grow your career. We are a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, providing a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast regions. As the largest employer in the region, we encourage collaboration, openness and respect in the workplace to empower our employees to use their knowledge, skills and experience to meet the principle of Excellence. Every patient. Every time.

About the Role:

Western Newcastle Community Health Centre provides community nursing services to clients residing in the Western Newcastle Local Government Area (LGA). As a Registered Nurse, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, person-centred care to clients and their families in their homes. This role involves the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the broader healthcare team. You will build therapeutic and professional relationships with clients to support positive health outcomes in the community setting.

All staff are expected to act as effective role models, promoting a culture that reflects the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment through their behaviours and interactions with patients, clients, and colleagues. To support your transition into the role, an initial orientation period will be provided, including guidance from experienced mentors, Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialists. Ongoing professional development opportunities will also be available through face-to-face training sessions.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:

• Wound assessment and Clinical Management.
• Generalist Management of PICC Lines, Portacaths and Clexane. 
• Short term Diabetic follow-up post change in medication regime.
• Specific therapeutic medication management.
• Palliative care support in conjunction with other palliative care service providers.
• General Nursing assessments and subsequent referral to other service providers.
• Continence assessment and Clinical Management.
• Urinary Catheter Care and Clinical Management.

Essential Requirements:

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Eligible to drive in NSW with a current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence.

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 Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated lease
• 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