Community RN: Hospital Avoidance & Acute Care Outreach

NSW Health; Lismore; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health in Lismore is seeking a Registered Nurse for Hospital Avoidance (ACOS) across Aged Care Outreach and Hospital in the Home services. The role focuses on preventing unnecessary hospital presentations and admissions while enabling patients to remain safely at home.

You will assess and manage patients with acute and complex health needs in the community, with a background in Emergency Department or Critical Care, and you will join a supportive team within the Northern NSW Local Health

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Emergency Department/acute care background preferred.
• Assess and manage patients with acute/complex health needs.
• Deliver high-quality care in the community to prevent hospital presentations.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients with acute/complex health needs.
• Support patients to remain safely at home and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Education

Nursing degree or equivalent

Job description

NSW Health in Lismore is seeking a Registered Nurse for Hospital Avoidance (ACOS) across Aged Care Outreach and Hospital in the Home services. The role focuses on preventing unnecessary hospital presentations and admissions while enabling patients to remain safely at home.

You will assess and manage patients with acute and complex health needs in the community, with a background in Emergency Department or Critical Care, and you will join a supportive team within the Northern NSW Local Health