Primary Health Care Nurse

Job Description

Are you a passionate Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful difference in rural communities? This opportunity offers the chance to deliver essential primary health care services while supporting local patients in regional Tasmania. Join a respected community health organisation where your clinical skills and dedication can directly improve health outcomes.

Working with cohealth, you’ll contribute to inclusive healthcare services that support people from diverse backgrounds and help reduce health and social inequalities.

Job Overview

• Position: Primary Health Care Nurse (Rural/Remote)
• Employment Type: Casual
• Reference: 6873779
• Locations: Triabunna and Bicheno, Tasmania
• Application Deadline: 29 March 2026

This role offers flexibility while allowing nurses to expand their clinical expertise within a rural healthcare environment.

About the Organisation

cohealth is a multi-award-winning community health provider committed to delivering inclusive, culturally safe, and accessible healthcare services. With more than 1,000 staff members, the organisation works closely with communities to address health inequities and support the wellbeing of people across Australia.

cohealth promotes a workplace culture built on respect, diversity, and collaboration, allowing employees to bring their authentic selves to work while making a meaningful impact.

About the Role

The Primary Health Care Nurse (Rural/Remote) will provide advanced clinical nursing support and care coordination to general practitioners and other healthcare professionals. The role focuses on ensuring smooth day-to-day operations at the cohealth Bicheno practice while delivering high-quality patient care.

This position involves working closely with community members to provide preventative healthcare services, manage urgent care situations, and support patient treatment plans.

Graduate Registered Nurses interested in rural healthcare are also encouraged to apply, with additional support available for early-career professionals.

Key Responsibilities

As a Primary Health Care Nurse, your duties will include:

• Conducting initial patient assessments and triage for urgent care presentations
• Implementing preventative health checks and age-based health assessments
• Developing and coordinating care plans and case conferences
• Supporting general practitioners with treatment implementation and patient management
• Providing professional and courteous assistance to patients, colleagues, and visitors
• Ensuring care delivery aligns with the cohealth Code of Conduct and healthcare standards

What cohealth Offers

Competitive Salary and Benefits

• Competitive EBA-based salary package for Registered Nurses
• Salary packaging options to reduce taxable income, including:
  • Up to $15,900 per year for general living expenses
  • Additional $2,650 for meals, entertainment, and accommodation
• Novated leasing options for vehicles

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible working hours
• Supportive workplace culture that values employee wellbeing

Family Support

• 14 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers after six months of service
• Superannuation contributions maintained during unpaid parental leave

Health and Wellbeing

• Confidential counselling and support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing programs for staff and families

Professional Development

• Opportunities to expand your clinical scope and develop new skills
• Experience working in rural and community healthcare environments

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse with strong clinical capabilities and a commitment to community healthcare.

Essential Requirements

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Nurse Immuniser authorisation (or willingness to obtain within 6 months)
• Advanced Life Support (ALS1) certification or willingness to obtain
• Valid Tasmanian Driver’s Licence
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Experience in primary health or rural healthcare is beneficial but not mandatory.

Application Process

To apply for this role, visit the official careers page and enter the reference code 6873779:

Applicants must submit:

• A current CV or resume
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

Interviews may be conducted as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

For enquiries about this role, contact:
Katie Pennington
Email: Katie.Pennington@cohealth.org.au

Employment Requirements

All appointments are subject to the following checks and documentation:

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
• Working with Vulnerable People Check (Tasmania)
• Evidence of legal right to work in Australia
• Completion of a Pre-Employment Declaration Form
• Immunisation evidence, including Influenza vaccination within 12 weeks of commencement

Make an Impact in Rural Healthcare

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to deliver essential healthcare services while supporting communities across regional Tasmania. If you are passionate about primary health care, rural nursing, and community wellbeing, joining cohealth could be the next meaningful step in your nursing career.