Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $66,976.41 - $72,773.45 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 20
Location: Moree Community Health
Requisition ID: REQ633555
Application Close: Sunday 22nd February 2026
About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity is available for an Enrolled Nurse with an interest in foot health to join the Moree Community Health team as a Foot Care Nurse. This role sits within a supportive, multidisciplinary community health environment, working alongside nursing and allied health staff, with access to a visiting podiatry service.
The Foot Care Nurse provides preventative foot care services to support the health, comfort and wellbeing of our community, with a strong focus on older people and health promotion.
About the Role
Working within your scope of practice, you will provide basic foot care services including:
- Cutting and filing of non-pathological toenails (minor, asymptomatic onychomycosis accepted)
- Removal of superficial or asymptomatic callus and debris from interdigital areas
- Foot hygiene practices
- Application of moisturising agents
- Education relating to foot health, preventative care, and appropriate footwear selection
You will work independently while being well supported through mentoring, shadowing with the current Foot Care Nurse, education sessions with visiting podiatrists, and the opportunity to undertake placement experience with a foot care team at another site.
About You
You will be a motivated and compassionate Enrolled Nurse who:
- Holds current registration with AHPRA as an Enrolled Nurse
- Has completed an accredited and approved face-to-face Basic Foot Care course (minimum one day, including skills and competency components), or is willing to complete required training
- Has completed aseptic technique training
- Enjoys working with older people and in a community setting
- Is able to work independently and manage their own workload
- Has experience as a Foot Care Nurse or has completed the required training (desirable)
What We Offer
- A welcoming and collaborative community health team
- Comprehensive mentoring and shadowing support
- Ongoing education with visiting podiatrists
- Opportunities to expand skills through placement with other foot care teams
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people in the Moree community
- Paid parental leave to support your next big chapter (for eligible employees)
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
If you are passionate about preventative care and enjoy building strong connections with patients, we would love to hear from you.
Need more 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 Lee Clissold on Lee.Clissold@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
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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.
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.
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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