Make a Difference in Respiratory Health. Be Part of a Connected Community.

Remuneration: $41.89 - $57.42 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Hours: 16 hours per week

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Location: Inverell Community Health | Gamilaroi Country

Requisition ID: REQ688481

Application close date: Tuesday 13th of October 2026

Are you a Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with chronic respiratory conditions?

Join Inverell Community Health, where you will work alongside a dedicated and diverse multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care to the local community.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise in respiratory nursing and pulmonary rehabilitation while working in a supportive community health setting.

Make an impact in respiratory care by helping clients breathe easier, build confidence and live well. You will:

- Assess and support clients living with respiratory conditions such as COPD and asthma.
- Perform spirometry and contribute to individualised respiratory care.
- Lead engaging pulmonary rehabilitation sessions twice weekly.
- Educate and support clients managing oxygen therapy and their ongoing health needs.
- Promote self-management, healthy lifestyle choices and greater independence.
- Work collaboratively with a supportive multidisciplinary team.
- Gain broader experience through backfill opportunities at Glen Innes Community Health.

About You We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and self-motivated Registered Nurse who is passionate about community-based care and supporting people to achieve better health outcomes.

You Will Have

- Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
- The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent time management, organisation and prioritisation skills.
- A strong commitment to person-centred care and health education.
- The ability to build positive relationships with clients from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
- A willingness to develop your knowledge and skills in respiratory nursing and pulmonary rehabilitation.

You will be supported by the Nurse Unit Manager, experienced colleagues and access to education and professional development opportunities. Why Inverell?

Located in the heart of the New England North West, Inverell offers the opportunity to combine a rewarding career in community health with a relaxed regional lifestyle.

Inverell is a vibrant rural community surrounded by beautiful countryside,



with a strong sense of community and a range of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. From the Macintyre River and Lake Inverell to local walking trails, parks, sporting facilities, cafes and community events, there is plenty to explore beyond the workplace.

Working in Inverell also provides the prospect to make a genuine difference in a close-knit regional community, where your contribution can have a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of local people.

What We Offer

- Join a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.
- Make a genuine difference to clients living with chronic respiratory conditions.
- Develop specialist skills in respiratory assessment, spirometry and pulmonary rehabilitation.
- Access ongoing education, professional development and clinical support.
- Work in a modern community health facility with a newly refurbished gym and rehabilitation space.
- Gain broader clinical experience through opportunities to support services at Glen Innes Community Health.
- Enjoy the benefits of working and living in a welcoming regional community.
- Be part of a health service committed to improving access to quality care for people living in rural and regional NSW.

If you are a Registered Nurse who is passionate about community health, respiratory care and helping people live healthier, more independent lives, we would love to hear from you. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description

Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Belinda Robinson on [email protected]

Additional Information

- Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-protected 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]

- 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
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- 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.

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 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 [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. Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn!

📌 Respiratory Registered Nurse (Inverell)
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