Are you a passionate and skilled Registered Nurse looking for a role that offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the community? Join the Newcastle Community Health Service and become part of a close-knit, highly supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Until July 2025Position Classification: Registered NurseRemuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 Per Annum + 11.5% Super + Salary PackagingHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ562922Location: Newcastle Community Health ServiceWhy Join Us?Variety & Autonomy - Your clinical expertise and decision-making skills will be valued, allowing you to assess, plan, and implement patient care independently.Strong Team Culture - Our team is highly supportive, ensuring new staff receive exceptional guidance and training from experienced clinicians and nurse practitioners.Ongoing Education and Development - We prioritise professional development, with access to training, mentorship, and collaboration with expert teams.Career Growth - Potential to work across other community health sites and expand your expertise in diverse clinical areas.Work-Life Balance - Enjoy the benefits of working in the community, with the ability to provide long-term, meaningful care to patients outside of a hospital setting.Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees).4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees).Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true work-life balance.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.About The RoleAs a Registered Nurse in our team, you’ll provide holistic nursing care across a diverse range of clinical areas, ensuring patients receive the right support at the right time. No two days are the same in community nursing, offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment where you can expand your skills and knowledge.What We Do?Wound management – caring for acute and chronic wounds, including diabetic foot wounds in collaboration with the High Risk Foot Clinic.Medication management – working closely with the Out and About team at John Hunter Hospital.Palliative care support – partnering with the Mater Hospital to care for shared palliative care clients.Continence management – working alongside nurse practitioners to support patients with continence needs.Generalist nursing assessments and referrals – helping GPs and other providers navigate the best care pathways for their patients.Intercostal drain management – in conjunction with the Respiratory Lounge at John Hunter Hospital.PEG tube changes – within established referral pathways at John Hunter Hospital.Diabetes education – supporting patients with diabetes management and wound care.Who We're Looking ForA Registered Nurse with a passion for community health and generalist nursing.Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.Ability to work independently while maintaining a team-focused approach.Experience in wound care, chronic disease management, or community nursing (or a willingness to learn!).Excellent communication and collaboration skills.If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be challenged, supported, and valued, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a team where your contributions matter, and your skills will continue to grow.Apply Now! Be part of a team that truly supports each other and makes a difference in the lives of our community members every day.Need more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Gillian Probert on Gillian.Probert@health.nsw.gov.au.Closing: Sunday, 13th April 2025Information For ApplicantsHunter 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.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.An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.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/3vL5fq2Stepping 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/HNEHealthSteppingUpThis 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.
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