Registered Nurse ICCAPP - Targeted
Make a real difference in Aboriginal health—deliver culturally responsive care as part of Tamworth’s ICCAPP team.
Remuneration: $72152.53 - $101299.48 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ580939
Applications Close: Thursday 12th June 2025
Where you'll be working:
Based at Tamworth Community Health Service, you’ll join the Integrated Chronic Care for Aboriginal People Program (ICCAPP)—a passionate, collaborative team working to close the health gap. Tamworth, in the heart of the New England region, offers a thriving community, rich cultural heritage, and an ideal balance of regional living with city conveniences.
About the role:
As a Registered Nurse in the ICCAPP team, you will work closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 15 years and over to improve access to culturally appropriate chronic disease care. Your role will be to support individuals and their families in managing chronic illness through flexible, person-centred, and culturally safe care delivered in partnership with local services.
You will:
- Provide culturally responsive and compassionate care across community and post-discharge settings
- Collaborate with Aboriginal Health Workers and local organisations to deliver coordinated care
- Support self-management and long-term health outcomes for clients with or at risk of chronic conditions
- Act as an advocate and build strong community relationships to ensure patients feel heard and supported
- Participate in ongoing education and Aboriginal Health Unit engagement opportunities
About you:
You're a respectful and community-driven Registered Nurse who thrives on connection and collaboration.
You'll bring:
- A strong commitment to improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes
- An understanding of culturally responsive, trauma-informed care
- Experience or interest in chronic disease prevention and management
- Confidence in working with multidisciplinary teams and community-based services
- The ability to build meaningful, trust-based relationships with patients and stakeholders
Requirements:
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in chronic disease care
- Current NSW driver’s licence and the ability to travel for community visits
- This position is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
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:
- Access to The Welcome Experience - settle into your new community with all the support you need to embrace rural NSW.
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
- 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
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 Alison Harding on Ali.Harding@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information:
We recognise and respect the continuing connection to land, water and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and its interconnectedness to health and wellbeing. We pay our respects to the Elders who hold and share the cultural knowledge, heritage, beliefs, and the relationship with the land. We acknowledge the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities within our District, the staff who work with us and the Aboriginal services and organisations who partner with us to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our footprint. We celebrate the strength, diversity, resilience, and cultural beliefs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
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.
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.
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.
