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Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 p.a.+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Registered Nurse Hours: 38 hours per week Located in: Glen Innes Health Service Requisition ID: REQ684565

Closing Date: Sunday, 30 August 2026

Bring Care Closer to Home Enjoy a Monday to Friday role while making a meaningful difference to patients across the Glen Innes community. Join our Community Nursing Team and provide compassionate, person-centred care across the health facility and in patients' homes. You'll work as part of a supportive team while building strong relationships with patients and helping them receive the care they need, closer to home.

About the Opportunity As a Community Registered Nurse, you'll deliver high-quality, person-centred care across the health facility and within patients' homes. You'll play an important role in supporting the health, wellbeing and independence of people across the Glen Innes community.

You'll be involved in:

Wound care - assessment and management

Catheter care - changes and ongoing support

Palliative care - providing compassionate, supportive care

Medication management - safe administration and monitoring

Community nursing - providing care in the health facility and through home visits

You'll be supported by the Nurse Unit Manager and have access to wound specialist services, ongoing education and professional development to help you grow your skills and confidence.

About You We're looking for a compassionate and organised Registered Nurse who is confident working independently and committed to delivering safe, high-quality care in a community setting.

To be successful, you'll have:

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

Qualifications or extensive experience in wound management - essential

Previous community nursing experience is desirable, but not essential

Strong clinical, communication and organisational skills

A person-centred approach to care

The ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive team

Why Join Us? Join a supportive NSW Health team where you can make a meaningful difference while continuing to grow your skills and career. You'll enjoy:

A supportive and collaborative team environment

Opportunities for ongoing education and professional development

The chance to make a meaningful difference to patients and the local community

The rewarding benefits of working within a rural health service

Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing

Fitness Passport - discounted gym options for you and your family

If you're passionate about community nursing and making a difference to patients closer to home, we'd 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

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.

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 for confidential support.

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

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 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.

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