Community Enrolled Nurse

Delivering holistic care to clients in their homes

Remuneration: $65, $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

Where you'll be working

Community and Aged Care Services, Greater Newcastle Sector Community Nursing, is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to join the team in a Permanent Full-Time position at Eastlakes Community Health Centre (Windale).

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.

About the role

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 is centred 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.

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:

• 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 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
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

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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 (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:

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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 or

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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.

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.

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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 for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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