Registered Nurse
Help people stay well, independent and connected at home while growing your skills as part of a supportive NSW Health community nursing team.
Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Between Newcastle and Raymond Terrace sites
Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ687658
Application close date: Sunday 18th of October 2026
Take your nursing skills beyond the clinic and into the community. Join our supportive team across Newcastle, Raymond Terrace and surrounding areas, providing personalised care that helps people stay well, independent and connected at home.
What you'll do
- Provide person-centred nursing care across home and community settings.
- Assess, plan and coordinate care tailored to each client's needs.
- Build meaningful relationships with clients, families and carers.
- Work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.
- Develop your skills in areas such as wound care and catheter management.
- Work independently in the community while having the support of experienced clinicians.
Why join us?
🌿 Make a difference – Help people remain healthy and independent at home.
🤝 Be supported – Work alongside experienced CNEs, CNSs and Nurse Practitioners who will support your professional growth.
📚 Keep learning – Build your confidence and expand your community nursing skills in a varied and rewarding role.
About you
You are a compassionate, organised and adaptable Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering person-centred care in the community. You have strong communication and time management skills, with the ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. You are committed to building positive relationships with clients, families and carers and can effectively prioritise competing clinical needs.
You are confident using technology and electronic documentation systems and are willing to work across different community settings. Most importantly, you are keen to learn, develop your clinical skills and be supported by experienced clinicians as you build your career in community nursing.
Essential:
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Valid Australian driver's licence.
The Perks
✅ Supportive team environment – Join a dedicated Community Nursing Team and work alongside experienced CNEs, CNSs, Nurse Practitioners and multidisciplinary clinicians.
✅ Professional development – Build your community nursing skills through ongoing learning, on-the-job support and opportunities to develop your clinical expertise in areas such as wound care and catheter management.
✅ 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) – Access confidential support and assistance for you and your family.
✅ 6 weeks annual leave – Enjoy 6 weeks annual leave for eligible full-time nurses.
Bring your nursing skills to the community and help people live well at home.
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Paula Gardiner on Paula.Gardiner@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information
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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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.
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.
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