Hunter New England Local Health District

REQ

Make a difference close to home. Deliver meaningful community nursing care across wound management and palliative care.

Employment Type :TemporaryPart Time
Position Classification :Registered Nurse
Remuneration :$41.22- $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannaution + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week :20
Requisition ID :REQ
Location: Bulahelah Community Health
Closing Date: Monday 12th October 2026

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse to join Bulahdelah Community Health Service and become part of a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering care to the local community.
Working within a small and collaborative team, you’ll be connected with a diverse range of health services including Palliative Care, Nurse Led Clinic, Wound Management and Child and Family Health, as well as a range of visiting and outreach services. The broader multidisciplinary team includes Continence, Diabetes Education, Dietetics, Aged Care, Paediatric Speech Therapy, Paediatric Physiotherapy, Paediatric Occupational Therapy, Child and Family Counselling, Mental Health and Women’s Health.
You’ll be supported by the Nurse Unit Manager, with specialist guidance from the Wound Management Specialist and Clinical Nurse Educator for relevant clinical tasks and competencies. The Palliative Care team and Clinical Nurse Consultant will also provide support as required. Education and training opportunities will be encouraged and supported where relevant to the core business of the Community Nursing Team, helping you continue to develop your clinical skills and confidence.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Community Registered Nurse, you’ll provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients requiring wound management and palliative care across both clinic and home settings.

You will:





- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in their homes and in the community health clinic.
- Assess, manage and monitor a diverse range of wounds.
- Apply your knowledge of wound physiology and the wound healing process to clinical practice.
- Provide compassionate, person-centred palliative care to patients and their families.
- Develop and implement individualised care plans in partnership with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
- Coordinate and prioritise your caseload to ensure safe, timely and effective care.
- Work closely with the Palliative Care team, Wound Management Specialist and other health professionals.
- Provide education and support to patients and families to promote independence, comfort and quality of life.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate effectively with relevant healthcare providers.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment and ongoing improvement in community nursing practice.

You’ll enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same, combining autonomous community nursing with the support and connection of a multidisciplinary team.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced, competent and self‑motivated Registered Nurse who is passionate about community nursing and delivering care that makes a genuine difference to patients and their families.

You will bring:

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.




- Experience and knowledge of wound physiology and the wound healing process.
- Experience in wound management and/or palliative care would be highly regarded.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and decision‑making skills.
- The ability to confidently prioritise and coordinate a community nursing caseload.
- Demonstrated ability to implement individualised, person-centred care.
- The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Robust communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
- A commitment to evidence-based practice and safe, high-quality clinical care.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- A compassionate, respectful and patient‑focused approach.

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)
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

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

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