Join our dedicated Tenterfield Community Health team and make a genuine difference delivering personalised, high-quality care within a close-knit rural multidisciplinary service. Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 Per Hour 12% Superannuation Salary Packaging Location: Tenterfield District Hospital Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Hours Per Week: 32 hours Per Week Position Classification: Registered Nurse Requisition ID: REQ644722 Applications Close: Sunday, 15th March 2026. About The Role Make a meaningful impact in community healthcare by coordinating the day-to-day operations of our Community Nursing service, delivering high-quality clinical care including wound management, catheter care, medication administration and palliative support. In this autonomous yet well-supported role, you will work closely with a dedicated team while being guided by an experienced Nurse Unit Manager based in Inverell, who provides regular site visits and virtual team huddles via Microsoft Teams to ensure ongoing collaboration, leadership and professional support. Where You’ll Be Working Tenterfield District Hospital is a vital healthcare hub proudly supporting the Tenterfield community and surrounding rural regions. Offering a broad range of services, including community nursing, emergency care and palliative support, the hospital is committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care close to home. Working in this welcoming rural setting, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment where your skills are valued, your professional development is encouraged, and your contribution makes a genuine difference to the lives of patients and families in the community. Requirements Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA. Benefits ✅ Collaborative team environment ✅ Ongoing training and support ✅ Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance ✅ 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) ✅ 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 their families ✅ Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero ✅ Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals ✅ Welcome Experience - The Welcome Experience | NSW Government Additional Information 1️⃣ An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part-time vacancies. 2️⃣To 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. 3️⃣ We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role-related queries or questions contact Tiffany Ehsman | Tiffany.Ehsman@health.nsw.gov.au. 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: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. 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. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific 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 HNELHD 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. HNE 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. Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn!
