Registered Nurse - RAC-I
Make a Meaningful Difference with the Residential Aged Care In-Reach Service
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Newcastle Community Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time | Temporary Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ613265
Applications Close: Sunday 26th October 2025
Where you’ll be working
Join the Residential Aged Care In-Reach Service, centrally located in one of NSW’s most vibrant coastal cities. Here, you’ll enjoy the perfect balance of professional fulfilment and lifestyle — with beautiful beaches, a thriving arts scene, bustling cafés, and excellent public transport at your doorstep.
As part of Hunter New England Local Health District, you’ll be working within a service dedicated to delivering integrated, person-centred care to residents across the region. Supported by a multidisciplinary team, our culture is collaborative, compassionate, and committed to tailoring health services to each individual’s needs.
About the role
As a Registered Nurse with the In-Reach Service, you’ll play a vital role in supporting residents within Residential Aged Care settings. No two days will be the same as you:
- Deliver evidence-based care aligned to patient goals
- Advocate for residents and support families and carers in navigating the health system
- Respond effectively to changing clinical conditions and emergencies
- Build therapeutic relationships and practise within ethical and cultural boundaries
This is a role where you’ll balance autonomy and teamwork, using your skills and compassion to make a real difference in the lives of older people.
About you
You’re a compassionate, capable Registered Nurse who thrives in a team-based, multidisciplinary environment. You bring:
- Clear, confident communication skills
- Critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making
- The ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic healthcare setting
- Respect for cultural values, with a strong commitment to Closing the Gap initiatives
- Dedication to professional growth and lifelong learning
Above all, you embody the CORE values of NSW Health — Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment.
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:
- 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 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
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Education & support
You’ll be supported from day one with orientation, ongoing education, and access to a wealth of expertise from Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Educators, and an experienced management team. Working within the Excellence Framework, your learning needs will be actively supported — with opportunities to grow, specialise, and strengthen your career while delivering exceptional care.
If you’re ready to combine meaningful work with a lifestyle by the coast, this is your chance to join a service that values care, connection, and collaboration.
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 Gillian Probert on Gillian.Probert@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information:
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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.
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 benefits such 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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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 Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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