Community Health Nurse — Home Care & Coordination

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

World-class precinct with Garvan & Vic

Professional development support

Study leave and scholarships

Fitness/health benefits

Job summary

St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Commonwealth Home Support Program, based in Sydney. The role covers comprehensive nursing assessments, care planning, and coordination for older people living independently in the community.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, support quality improvement, and contribute to ongoing professional development while working in a renowned public hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency.
• Minimum two years’ recent post-registration nursing experience in community health, aged care, primary care, or a related setting.
• Current unrestricted Class C Driver's Licence.
• Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads within a complex environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving ability, and capacity to respond proactively to changing client needs.
• Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development and a demonstrated understanding of quality improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing assessments, clinical care and evidence-based interventions to older people living independently in the community.
• Develop, implement and regularly review individualised care plans that support clients' health, wellbeing and independence.
• Triage referrals, coordinate services and collaborate with GPs, Allied health professionals, carers and external providers to ensure seamless care.
• Monitor client progress, undertake case reviews and contribute to effective care coordination and discharge planning.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, service development activities and ongoing professional development within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Registered Nurse (Division 1)

Time management

Prioritisation

Job description

St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Commonwealth Home Support Program, based in Sydney. The role covers comprehensive nursing assessments, care planning, and coordination for older people living independently in the community.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, support quality improvement, and contribute to ongoing professional development while working in a renowned public hospital setting.