Registered Nurse - Westlakes Community Health
Bring Your Nursing Skills to the Community
Remuneration: $81,748.17 – $114,771.98 p.a.+ Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours: 16 hours per week
Location: Westlakes Community Health Service, Toronto
Requisition ID: REQ681903
Application close date: Sunday 30th August 2026
Are you looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference while being part of a genuinely supportive team?
Join NSW Health's Westlakes Community Nursing Service in Toronto, where you will provide specialised, person-centred nursing care to patients in their homes and community. You will develop your skills across a diverse range of clinical areas while helping people maintain their health, independence and quality of life.
This is an opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to join a friendly, collaborative team that values communication, teamwork and professional growth.
About the Role
As a Community Registered Nurse, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while working across a varied and rewarding caseload. You’ll provide high-quality, person-centred care in patients’ homes, helping them stay well, independent and connected to their community.
You’ll be involved in:
- Managing your own caseload and coordinating care with patients, families and health professionals
- Providing acute and complex wound care, including pressure injury management
- Supporting continence, catheter and drain care
- Delivering diabetes education and chronic disease management
- Completing holistic assessments and individualised care plans
- Working closely with community and palliative care teams
With every visit, you’ll have the chance to build trusted relationships, apply your clinical expertise and support patients to achieve the best possible health outcomes at home.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse who is confident working independently while being part of a supportive, collaborative team. You’ll be committed to delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care and supporting patients to remain healthy and independent at home.
You’ll bring:
- Current AHPRA registration and demonstrated Registered Nursing experience
- Community nursing or relevant clinical experience, with strong clinical assessment, care planning and coordination skills
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a diverse caseload
- A positive, collaborative approach and a commitment to ongoing learning
You’ll also have the flexibility to work a rotating roster, including alternate weekends. If you’re looking to build your community nursing expertise while making a meaningful difference to patients and families, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
Start your role with confidence as part of the Westlakes Community Health Service at Toronto, supported by a comprehensive orientation, ongoing professional development and an experienced, collaborative community nursing team.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Make a meaningful difference in your local community by supporting patients to remain well and independent at home
- Build your clinical expertise across wound care, continence, chronic disease and complex community nursing
- Work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team while developing strong relationships with patients and families
- Access ongoing education, mentoring and professional development to support your clinical growth
- Enjoy variety in your day while managing a diverse community caseload across the Toronto area
- Be part of a well-established community nursing service within Westlakes Community Health Service
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
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Rosalie Crowley on Rosalie.Crowley@health.nsw.gov.au
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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary 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.
Information for Applicants:
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.
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