Ready to take your nursing career beyond the hospital and make a real difference in people's lives?

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

Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Location: Wallsend Campus – Greater Newcastle Community Nursing

Requisition ID: REQ701664

Application close date: Sunday 15th of November 2026

Enjoy a varied working week across Monday to Sunday, with shifts between 8:00am and 4:30pm, while building meaningful connections with clients, promoting independence and making a positive difference in your community.

Join the Greater Newcastle Community Nursing team, delivering person-centred care to individuals and families in the comfort of their own homes across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. You'll be part of a supportive, nurse-led team that values collaboration, flexibility and professional development.

Your Role in the Community

As part of the Greater Newcastle Community Nursing team, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality care by:

• Providing comprehensive nursing assessments, developing care plans and evaluating individual patient needs.
• Delivering community nursing services, including wound care, PICC line and Portacath management, medication administration and catheter care.
• Supporting clients with continence needs, palliative care and ongoing health management in their own homes.
• Working alongside clients, families and healthcare professionals to coordinate personalised care and achieve positive health outcomes.
• Encouraging independence, wellbeing and quality of life through compassionate, evidence-based nursing care.

About You

You are a compassionate and flexible Registered Nurse who enjoys working independently while being part of a supportive team. You will bring:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Clinical experience in medical, surgical, rehabilitation, aged care or community nursing.
• A passion for delivering holistic, person-centred care and supporting clients to maintain their independence.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients, families and colleagues.
• Knowledge of wound care, continence management and medication administration, or a willingness to develop these skills.
• An understanding of palliative care and a commitment to the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

Why Join Us?

Make a difference: Build meaningful relationships with clients and deliver care within their own homes and communities.

• Fleet vehicles provided: Access fleet vehicles for community and home visits.
• Comprehensive orientation and ongoing learning opportunities will help you build confidence and develop your community nursing skills.

The Perks

✅ Supportive team environment – Join a collaborative, nurse-led service that encourages teamwork, connection and shared learning.

✅ Professional development – Access ongoing education, training and support from experienced colleagues, Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists.

✅ 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) – Access confidential support and assistance for you and your family.

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description

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

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 full or part time and temporary full or 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.

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

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance withNSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor 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 ofbenefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) forfull timeemployees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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