Deliver hospital-level care where it matters most — right in your patient’s home.
Remuneration: $40.02 - $56.19 per hour + Superannuation
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Requisition ID: REQ673666
Closing Date: Sunday, 5th July 2026
Whether you're looking to gain exposure to a unique and growing area of healthcare, build your confidence in autonomous practice,
or simply pick up some extra shifts, this role offers variety, flexibility and rewarding hands-on experience every day.
About the Opportunity
Join a dynamic and supportive team delivering hospital-level and specialist care directly into patients' homes through Hospital in the Home (HITH) and Residential Aged Care In-reach (RAC-I) services.
Based at Newcastle Community Health Centre, you'll enjoy a role that offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping patients remain well at home and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.
This role will see you:
- Deliver acute and complex nursing care across home and aged care environments.
- Undertake assessments, care planning, medication management and clinical interventions.
- Monitor patient progress, identify deterioration and coordinate appropriate escalation of care.
- Work closely with medical officers & multidisciplinary teams making sound clinical decisions in the community setting.
- Educate and support patients, families and carers to promote independence and wellbeing.
About You and What We Offer
You're a confident and adaptable Registered Nurse with strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to work independently while remaining connected to a collaborative team.
You communicate effectively, manage competing priorities with ease and are passionate about delivering person-centred care that makes a real impact in the community.
When joining our team you will have access to:
- Salary packaging of up to $11,600 plus novated leasing.
- Fitness Passport with discounted gym memberships for you and your family.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families.
- Open yourself to future opportunites within HNE.
- Ongoing professional development and the support of an experienced leadership team.
If you're looking for a rewarding nursing role where you can deliver exceptional care where it matters most, we'd love to hear from you.
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For role related queries or questions contact Amanda Robinson on [email protected]
Additional Information
Previous candidates need not re-apply.
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
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]
If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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 [email protected] 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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