Enrolled Nurse - Vision Screener

Overview

Support children's healthy development by identifying vision problems early in a flexible, community-based nursing role.

Employment Type
:
Permanent Part Time

Position Classification
:
Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration
: $33.78 - $36.70 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week
: 12

Location
:
Gloucester Community Health Service

Applications Close
:
Monday, 2nd March 2026

Eligibility
:
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.

Visa Sponsorship
:
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

You’ll be part of the Statewide Eyesight Preschooler Screening (StEPS) program based at Gloucester Community Health Service. The location could be based at Forster Community Health Service or Taree Community Health Service to suit our ideal candidate. You’ll work largely independently in the community, while being supported by your local Child & Family / Community Health team and the broader StEPS network.

Your work will take you into preschools, childcare centres and clinic settings, building strong relationships with families, early childhood services and other health professionals across your local area.

As an Enrolled Nurse – StEPS Vision Screener, you will provide monocular vision screening for 4–5-year-old children in childcare, preschool and clinic environments. Your role is to identify potential vision problems early and ensure children who need further assessment are referred appropriately, helping to support their learning and development.

Day to day, you will:

• Travel to preschools, childcare centres and clinics within your allocated area
• Set up, use and pack down vision screening equipment and ensure it is well maintained
• Review consent forms, confirm eligible children and conduct child-friendly vision screens
• Accurately document results and follow local protocols for referral and follow-up
• Liaise with parents/carers, early childhood staff and other health professionals to support understanding and next steps

This permanent part-time role has flexibility in how your hours are worked across the week, and full training in the StEPS program will be provided.

You are an Enrolled Nurse who enjoys working with children and families and values community-based care. You’re organised, self-motivated and comfortable working both independently and as part of a small, supportive team.

You bring:

• Current registration with AHPRA as an Enrolled Nurse
• Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work purposes
• Experience working with children and an understanding of normal growth and development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage parents and early childhood staff
• The ability to plan your day, manage a schedule and maintain accurate documentation
• Confidence using basic computer systems and a willingness to learn program-specific databases

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you are challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare:
  Together towards zero
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-life 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

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit the resources provided by the employer. Stepping Up Website is a…