Bring your nursing skills beyond the hospital walls and into the heart of the community.
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $36.72 - $39.91 Per hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Location: Walcha Multi-Purpose Service
Requisition ID: REQ673332
Applications Close: Wednesday, 15th July 2026
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.
About the Opportunity
Walcha Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) is seeking a motivated and compassionate Enrolled Nurse to join our Community Health team on a casual basis. Nestled in the picturesque Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, Walcha offers a relaxed rural lifestyle, stunning natural surroundings, and a welcoming, close-knit community. As part of our small and supportive Community Health team, you will provide nursing care to clients both within the clinic setting and in their homes. Your responsibilities will include a diverse range of community nursing services such as wound management, urinary catheter insertion and care, peripheral line management, continuous antibiotic infusions, and palliative care support. You will also work closely with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and support positive health outcomes for clients. This role offers excellent professional support, including access to your line manager, Clinical Nurse Educator, Community Nursing Clinical Nurse Specialists across the Integrated Care network, and expert guidance from Wound Care Clinical Nurse Specialists and Clinical Nurse Consultants.
About You
You are a caring and adaptable Enrolled Nurse who enjoys working within a community setting. You can work confidently and independently while building positive relationships with clients, families, carers and healthcare professionals. You are committed to delivering quality care and contributing positively to a supportive team environment.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
✅ Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA.
✅ Eligibility to drive in NSW and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes.
✅ Experience in community and/or home nursing, or a genuine interest in developing your skills in this area.
✅ The ability to work autonomously and manage a varied caseload.
✅ Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
✅ Flexibility and a proactive approach to changing priorities.
✅ A commitment to ongoing professional development.
The Perks
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:
️ The Welcome Experience to help you settle into your new community
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
️ Proximity to shopping and other services
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
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For role related queries or questions contact David Percival on [email protected]
Additional Information:
✅ 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] for confidential support.
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
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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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