Enrolled Nurse - Referral and Intake Centre

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Enrolled Nurse
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Hunter New England Local Health District
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REQ618238 Requisition #

Employment Type: Permanent  Part time 
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $33.78 - $36.70 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 32
Location: Adamstown Campus 
Requisition ID: REQ618238
Applications Close: Sunday, 9th November 2025


Are you ready for a role where your nursing skills create real impact - not just in hospitals, but in people’s lives every single day?
Join our Referral and Intake Centre (RIC) at Adamstown, where every call, conversation, and connection helps someone find the care and support they need most.

Here, you’ll be part of a warm, inclusive team that values collaboration, kindness, and growth. You’ll be supported from day one, surrounded by colleagues who genuinely care - about the community and about each other.


Why You’ll Want to Work With Us

  • Purpose you can feel – Every day, you’ll help people navigate their health journey and access the right services when they need them most.

  • Supportive leadership – You’ll work under a Nurse Manager who champions learning, balance, and wellbeing.

  • Variety and challenge – No two days are ever the same - your role is dynamic, fast-paced, and deeply rewarding.

  • Belonging and balance – We foster an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to grow.


Your Role

As an Enrolled Nurse Intake Officer, you’ll be the friendly, knowledgeable voice that connects patients, families, and health providers.
You’ll:

  • Manage and process referrals received via phone, email, RIMS, and the My Aged Care portal

  • Provide accurate information and guidance to clients, ensuring a smooth and caring experience

  • Work closely with programs such as Planned Care for Better Health, ICCAPP, and Out of Hospital Care

  • Build strong, trusted relationships across the health network to deliver coordinated, person-centred care


What You’ll Bring

  • Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills - you enjoy connecting with people

  • Confidence using technology and managing multiple priorities

  • A calm, compassionate approach and commitment to teamwork

  • Previous experience in referral or call-centre environments is a bonus, but not essential

We welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences - what matters most is your empathy, professionalism, and drive to make a difference.


What’s in It for You

  • Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing clinical support

  • Opportunities to build your career and expand your skills across diverse health programs

  • A workplace that values flexibility, wellbeing, and belonging

  • The satisfaction of knowing that your work changes lives in your local community


If you’re an Enrolled Nurse who’s looking for more than just a job - a role where your compassion, skill, and care truly matter - we’d love to hear from you.
Come join a team where connection and purpose go hand in hand.
 

Benefits

  • 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 

Additional Information: 

  • Click here for the Position Description 

  • Find out more about applying for this position

  • An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 

  • We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

For role related queries or questions contact Simone Dagg on Simone.Dagg@health.nsw.gov.au


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 
 
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.  
   

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 benefitssuch 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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