Job description

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Requisition ID: REQ698956 Employment Type: Temporary Full time, 38 hours per week until 05-04-2027 Remuneration: $1,566.70 - $2,199.59 per week+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Located in: Rosemeadow Community Health Centre Applications close: 11-10-2026 Contact: Samantha Dowd on

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great Join a supportive and experienced Community Health Nursing team where collaboration, professional growth, and high-quality patient care are at the heart of what we do. Working alongside skilled Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, and a multidisciplinary team, this role provides the opportunity to further develop community nursing knowledge and skills with ongoing support from both the Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) and Nurse Unit Manager (NUM). As a Community Health Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering care in patients' homes, helping individuals maintain their independence, improve their wellbeing, and avoid unnecessary hospital presentations.

Are You the Right Fit? The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to provide safe, evidence-based, and person-centred care in a community setting. This role suits a compassionate, empathetic, and professional Registered Nurse who values teamwork and collaborative practice. Resilience, reliability, and a commitment to achieving excellence in patient outcomes and safety are essential, along with a genuine passion for supporting people to receive quality healthcare in their own homes.

Selection Criteria To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Describe your recent experience as a Registered Nurse, including the clinical setting(s) you have worked in. Provide an example of how you used your clinical assessment and decision-making skills to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.

Provide an example of a time when you worked collaboratively with a patient, their carers, and a multidisciplinary team to achieve a positive outcome. How did you ensure communication was effective and responsive to the patient's needs?

Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Position Information

Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

How to Apply

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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact

We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and-or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Aboriginal Workforce

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?

Financial Perks

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

One extra day off each month for full-time employees

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

Paid maternity and parental leave

Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Grow Your Career

Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

Health & Wellbeing

Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

Vaccination Requirements

All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

Child Safe Employment

South Western Sydney Local Health District 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.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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