Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation Registered Nurse

Hunter New England Local Health District

- Employment Type: Temporary Full Time | Casual Opportunities Considered
- Position Classification: Registered Nurse
- Remuneration: $41.22 – $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
- Hours Per Week: Up to 38
- Location: Foster
- Applications close: Sunday the 11 th of October

Help people take control of their heart and lung health

Looking for a nursing role where you can see the difference your care makes?

Join the Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation multidisciplinary team and support people to build the knowledge, confidence and skills they need to improve their health, manage chronic conditions and reduce their risk of future cardiac and respiratory complications.

Based at the new Cardio-Pulmonary Unit in Chatham, you'll work alongside experienced Clinical Nurse Consultants, Chronic Care Support Nurses and Physiotherapists to deliver individualised rehabilitation programs for people recovering from cardiac events or living with respiratory illness.

You'll also support outreach services in Forster, connecting with patients in the Community Health setting, helping them achieve meaningful health and wellbeing goals.

About the role

As a Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation Registered Nurse, you'll provide person-centred, evidence-based nursing care that promotes positive health outcomes.

You'll work closely with patients to:

- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised nursing care
- Support patients following cardiac events and those managing respiratory conditions
- Encourage lifestyle modification to reduce future cardiac risk
- Help patients develop practical skills to manage respiratory-related conditions
- Identify and manage patient risk factors in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
- Provide clinical education to support patients in managing their health




- Contribute to individualised exercise and rehabilitation programs
- Apply clinical reasoning, critical thinking and evidence-based practice to your nursing care

The role provides an opportunity to work with patients over time, build strong therapeutic relationships and support sustainable changes that can have a lasting impact on their health.

Join a team that works together

You'll be part of an experienced multidisciplinary Community Health team, including:

- Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinical Nurse Consultant
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Clinical Nurse Consultant
- Chronic Care Support Registered Nurses
- Physiotherapists
- Nurse Unit Manager

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who are committed to providing high-quality rehabilitation and helping you succeed in the role.

What we're looking for

We're seeking a highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about helping people achieve better health outcomes.

You'll bring:

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Clinical experience in cardiac and pulmonary care
- Experience in, or an understanding of, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation
- Demonstrated understanding of evidence-based practice and critical thinking
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to deliver individualised, person-centred care
- A caring, resilient and motivated approach
- A strong commitment to teamwork and positive patient outcomes

4 weeks annual leave, pro rata for part-time employees

Allocated Days Off for full-time employees





Ongoing clinical supervision, education and professional development

Opportunities to develop your career across a diverse mental health service

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 or .

Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants

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.

For role related queries or questions contact Phillip Bennett on

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 for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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