Make a Difference in Community Health
Remuneration: $40.89 - $56.74 per hour +Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours Per Week: 20 hours per week
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Inverell Community Health
Requisition ID: REQ672615
Application close date: Sunday 19th July 2026
Join Inverell Community Health as a Registered Nurse within the Planned Care for Better Health Program and play a key role in delivering person-centred care for clients with complex and long-term health needs. This is an opportunity to use your clinical expertise, build meaningful connections, and support people to navigate their healthcare journey with confidence.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager at Inverell Community Health, you will join a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering coordinated, person-centred care.
As part of the Planned Care for Better Health Program, you will provide health coaching, care coordination, care navigation, case management, and specialist nursing care for clients with complex and long-term health needs.
Working with teams across Inverell, Tamworth, and Newcastle, you will be supported by experienced nursing leaders while making a meaningful difference in the community.
As part of this role, you will benefit from:
- Flexibility with workdays to support work-life balance
- A modern office environment with quality equipment and workspace
- Access to fleet vehicles for client visits
- The opportunity to provide meaningful community-based care
Your Skills and Experience
To succeed in this role, you will be a skilled Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team. You will deliver person-centred health coaching, care coordination, and specialist support to improve outcomes and ensure clients receive timely, coordinated care.
You will bring:
- Current Authority to Practise as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Experience supporting clients with complex health needs
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and care coordination skills
- Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
- A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel for work purposes
About Inverell
Nestled in the picturesque New England region of NSW, Inverell is a vibrant rural town known for its welcoming community, beautiful landscapes, and relaxed country lifestyle. Surrounded by natural beauty, rich agricultural land, and a strong sense of community, Inverell offers a wonderful balance of professional opportunity and quality of life.
Benefits
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife 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
Join NSW Health and make a meaningful contribution to improving healthcare access and outcomes for people in the community.
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For role related queries or questions contact Fiona Thompson on [email protected]
Additional information:
- 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.
- 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 part time and temporary 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 [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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