Registered Nurse - Community Health - Perm FT
Requisition ID: REQ681602
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: Registered Nurse: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Bankstown Community Health Centre
Applications close: 09/08/2026
Contact: Chika Chukwueke on Chika.Chukwueke@health.nsw.gov.au|0409 770 892
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Join South Western Sydney Local Health District and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people within our community. As a Registered Nurse in Community Health, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients in their homes and clinic settings, supporting them to achieve the best possible health outcomes while maintaining their independence and wellbeing.
This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of services including wound care, acute and post-surgical care, Hospital in the Home (HITH), palliative care, catheter and drain management, trial of void (TOV), medication management, and advanced wound therapy (VAC) dressings. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families and carers, you will help deliver compassionate care that reflects our vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities and our Nursing and Midwifery commitment to Compassionate Nursing and Midwifery Care Always.
Are You the Right Fit?
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse who is passionate about providing person-centred care in community and outpatient settings. You will be a confident clinician with strong assessment, communication and care planning skills, capable of working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Experience in acute care, community nursing, or a combination of both settings.
- Proven ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based nursing care.
- Experience or exposure to services such as wound management, post-acute care, HITH, palliative care, catheter care, medication management, or advanced wound therapies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to person-centred care.
- A commitment to ongoing professional development and the NSW Health CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
If you are looking for a role where you can build strong patient relationships, work autonomously, and make a lasting impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Describe your experience delivering evidence-based nursing care in a community, acute, or outpatient setting. How have you assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated care while working collaboratively with patients, carers and a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes?
- Provide an example that demonstrates your commitment to person-centred care, professional accountability and the NSW Health CORE Values. How did you communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues, reflect on your practice, and contribute to safe, compassionate and high-quality care?
Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District 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.
Temporary Positions
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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