Use your specialist expertise to improve quality of life for people across the Lower Mid North Coast.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 16

Requisition ID: REQ694979

Location: Taree Community Health

Closing Date: Sunday 11th October 2026

About The Chance An exciting opportunity is available for a Continence Registered Nurse to join the Generalist Care Service at Taree Community Health Centre.

The Generalist Care Service provides a diverse range of healthcare services to the local community, with this position based at Taree Community Health Centre and providing outreach services across Forster, Bulahdelah and Gloucester. As a Continence Nurse, you’ll have the opportunity to use your specialist knowledge to support people experiencing bladder, bowel and pelvic floor dysfunction, helping improve their health, independence and quality of life.

You’ll be part of a supportive Community Health environment where teamwork, approachable leadership and a shared commitment to safe, high-quality patient care are valued. You’ll be supported by an experienced Nurse Unit Manager, Continence CNC2 and Clinical Nurse Educator, providing access to specialist guidance, education and professional support. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference through specialist nursing care while working across a diverse community and outreach setting.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Continence Registered Nurse, you will provide specialist nursing care to patients in a clinic-based setting, supporting assessment and management of continence and related bladder, bowel and pelvic floor concerns.

You Will

- Provide comprehensive continence assessment, management and care.
- Support patients experiencing bladder, bowel and/or pelvic floor muscle dysfunction.
- Develop and implement individualised, person-centred care plans in partnership with patients.
- Provide education, advice and support to patients and their families to promote continence management and independence.
- Apply current evidence, clinical expertise and best-practice approaches to continence care.
- Provide clinical expertise and contribute to safe, high-quality service delivery.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and other health professionals.
- Provide outreach services across Taree, Forster, Bulahdelah and Gloucester as required.
- Advocate for patients and support improved health outcomes and quality of life.
- Contribute to health education and the ongoing development of clinical practice.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with a high level of professional autonomy while having access to experienced specialist and clinical support.

About You





We’re looking for a Registered Nurse with continence experience and/or relevant qualifications who is confident, compassionate and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

You Will Bring

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- A postgraduate qualification related to continence assessment, management and care, or evidence of working towards a relevant qualification.
- Demonstrated experience in continence assessment, management and care.
- The ability to apply evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning and critical thinking to patient care.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for patients and implement individualised, person-centred care.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage your workload effectively.
- Sound clinical judgement and the ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A respectful and culturally responsive approach when working with people from diverse backgrounds.
- A commitment to safe, high-quality clinical practice and continuous professional development.

What We Can Offer You ✅ Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development ✅ Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

✅ 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

✅ Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance

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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

✅ The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

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 part time and temporary 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 [email protected] for confidential support.

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For role related queries or questions contact Phillip Bennett on [email protected]

Information For Applicants

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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.

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 [email protected] 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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