Community Enrolled Nurse

Overview

Delivering holistic care to clients in their homes.

Remuneration: $65,024.93 - $70,655 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging

Location

Eastlakes Community Health Service - Windale

Employment Type

Permanent Full Time

Position Classification

Enrolled Nurse

Hours Per Week

38

Requisition ID

REQ600415

Applications Close

Sunday 14th September 2025

Role Description

Eastlakes Community Health Centre provides community nursing to clients in the East Lake Macquarie LGA. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will deliver holistic, person-centred care to clients and their families in their own homes. As an Enrolled Nurse in Community Nursing, you will provide evidence-based care that promotes positive health outcomes under the indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will work collaboratively with clients and the healthcare team to implement, monitor, and evaluate nursing care. This role focuses on building therapeutic and professional relationships with clients in their homes and contributing to a culture that reflects the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment.

About You

We are looking for an Enrolled Nurse who demonstrates:

• Key skills (non-negotiable):
• Wound assessment and clinical management
• Urinary catheter care and management
• Palliative care support
  • Attributes and capabilities:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build respectful and professional relationships with clients and colleagues
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary team
  • Commitment to person-centred, culturally respectful, and safe care
  • Willingness to continue learning and developing in the community nursing environment

Other skills can be developed on the job, with the support of mentors, Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialists.

What We Can Offer You

An initial orientation program will be provided, supported by experienced mentors and senior nursing staff. You will also have access to ongoing professional development opportunities delivered both face-to-face and online, ensuring you are supported to grow in your role.

• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you 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
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Luisa Fazio via Luisa.Fazio@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. This position is full time. Job share will not be considered. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. 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 nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people. 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.

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 NZ Passport. Temporary visa holders may be considered only if no suitable local candidate is identified; sponsorship is not available.

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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. For confidential support, contact Rebecca Caldwell at Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au.

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