Registered Nurse - Community Nurse (CHSP)
Provide specialist wound care in clinic and home settings for older clients receiving community support.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ650193
Location: Forster Community Health Service
Applications Close: Tuesday, 7th April 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.
Where you’ll be working
You’ll be based at Forster Community Health, working as part of a highly skilled, multidisciplinary Community Nursing team. You’ll collaborate with services including Wound Management, Palliative Care, Cardiac and Respiratory Rehabilitation, Continence, Dietetics, Diabetes, Immunisation and Audiometry, and may at times provide support across the sector’s four Community Health Centres at Forster, Taree, Gloucester and Bulahdelah. This connected, community-based environment offers variety, strong teamwork and the chance to build meaningful relationships with older clients receiving CHSP-funded support.
About the role
As a Registered Nurse – Community Nurse (CHSP), you’ll provide a high standard of wound care in both clinic and home settings, supporting older clients to manage their health safely and independently. You’ll also complete catheter changes, port flushes and other community nursing interventions within the specialty clinic, tailoring care to individual needs while coordinating with the broader multidisciplinary team. At times you may work across the sector’s community health sites, giving you exposure to a diverse client group and service mix while remaining supported by experienced colleagues.
About you
You’re a competent, enthusiastic and team-oriented Registered Nurse who enjoys community-based care and is keen to further develop your skills in wound management and related community nursing specialties. You bring a collaborative mindset, strong interpersonal skills and a genuine commitment to supporting older people in their own homes and communities.
You bring:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Current NSW Driver’s License and willingness to travel for work purposes
- Ability to deliver evidence-based wound care in clinic and home settings
- Willingness to perform catheter changes and port flushes within scope (with support as needed)
- Team-focused approach and enthusiasm to learn within a multidisciplinary environment
- Ambition to develop and extend community nursing skills aligned with CHSP and core service needs
These skills and attributes will help you thrive in this community nursing role, with support from the Nurse Unit Manager, guidance from a Wound Management Specialist, and education from the Clinical Nurse Educator, plus additional training opportunities aligned to the core business of the Community Nursing team.
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:
✅Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
✅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
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Elle Maytom on Elle.Maytom@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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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.
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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