Your Skills. Your Community. Your Impact.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Location: Inverell
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging + Incentives
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ707472
Closing date: Sunday 22nd November 2026

About the role
As a Community Nurse, you’ll deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care to patients with a range of clinical needs, both within the health service and in their own homes. Working collaboratively with patients, families, carers and the broader multidisciplinary team, you’ll play an important role in promoting positive health outcomes, preventing avoidable hospital presentations and supporting people to remain well within their community.

Your clinical responsibilities will include wound assessment and management, safe medication administration, catheter care, palliative care and ongoing clinical support tailored to each patient’s individual needs. You’ll work as part of a supportive Community Nursing team comprising Registered and Enrolled Nurses, with access to guidance from the Nurse Unit Manager, experienced nursing colleagues and specialist services, including wound care expertise, education and professional development opportunities.

This position involves working Fridays (5 hours), Saturdays and Sundays (4.5 hours each day), with the opportunity for two suitable applicants to share the position through a job-share arrangement.

You will work closely with other Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses. You will also be guided by an experienced Nurse Unit Manager and have access to regular wound specialist

About you
We’re looking for a compassionate, confident and motivated Registered Nurse who enjoys building relationships with patients and values the difference community nursing can make. You’ll bring strong clinical judgement, a proactive approach to care and the ability to work independently while remaining connected to a supportive team.

To be successful in this role, you will be:

- Passionate about community health and person-centred care
- Highly organised and confident in managing your time and workload
- A strong communicator who works well in a team
- Keen to grow your clinical knowledge and skills through ongoing learning
Able to build positive relationships with clients and their families
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Essential requirements:

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Current NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to travel for home




- Qualifications or extensive experience in wound care

How we support you
You will work closely with other Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses. You will also be guided by an experienced Nurse Unit Manager and have access to regular wound specialist

What we offer you

- You may be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
- Monthly allocated days off (full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave for eligible full-time nurses
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Salary packaging options up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport with discounted gym access for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and immediate family members

Need more information? the Position Description
For role related queries or questions contact Belinda Robinson on [email protected]

Additional Information

- Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility

- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time vacancies. Job share arrangements will be considered.

- 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.





- Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe workplace 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.

- 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

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description . For assistance addressing selection criteria

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health.

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.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of advantages 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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📌 Registered Nurse - Community Nursing - Incentives Offered (Inverell)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Inverell