Registered Nurse - Community Health Care

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Hawkesbury District Hospital
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ630394
Applications Close: 27/01/2026

With COREValues of Collaboration, Openness, Respect andEmpowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to
succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Community Health Care Registered Nurse to join our team at Hawkesbury District Hospital. This role provides high quality nursing care to individuals, carers and families within the community, with the aim of maintaining and/or improving health, independence and wellbeing.

The Community Health Care Registered Nurse delivers person centered care guided by Primary Health Care principles, evidence based best practice, and the Australian Aged Care Quality Standards. Care is provided through a flexible, responsive wellness and reablement approach, in partnership with clients, families/carers, General Practitioners and other key stakeholders.

If you’re driven by impact and inspired by connection, NBMLHD offers the platform to elevate your career while making a meaningful difference. Join a workplace that celebrates integrity, teamwork, and cultural inclusivity. Every shift is an opportunity to grow, lead, and transform lives. Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO) (Full time employees only)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What you will bring to the role

1. Current registration as Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.
2. Demonstrated recent experience and clinical skill in general nursing as a registered nurse (including completion of a new graduate RN program or 12 months full time equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse).
3. Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work and an ability to effectively work both within a team and autonomously.
4. Demonstrated evidence of being able to provide person centred care and an ability to liaise with other health professionals to facilitate case management and care planning.
5. Demonstrated effective communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
6. Demonstrated commitment to professional development, evidence based practice and an awareness of changes within the health care environment.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to utilise information technology systems within a variety of applications (e.g. Cerner) and commitment to undertake training in electronic health record systems as required.
8. Current NSW State driver's licence (including P1 or above) and willingness to use for work purposes. This may include driving long distances across the LHD.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Bronwyn Warne on Bronwyn.Warne@health.nsw.gov.au