Hospital in The Home Registered Nurse

Hunter New England Local Health District; Taree; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver hospital-level care in patients’ homes through the Hospital in the Home (HiTH) program. The role offers permanent part-time hours (32 per week, pro rata) in Taree, with autonomy to plan workloads and decisions guided by clinical judgement.

You’ll work closely with HiTH medical staff, GPs, and community providers to ensure safe transitions between hospital and home, while expanding community nursing

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to patients’ homes.

Responsibilities

• Assess and triage referrals from acute hospitals, determining patients’ suitability for Hospital in the Home services.
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and clinical observations, monitor progress and respond to changing clinical needs.
• Coordinate admissions and discharges, supporting safe transitions and continuity of care.
• Provide hospital-level care in patients’ homes, including medication administration, wound care and pathology collection as required.
• Support chronic disease management and provide education to patients and families about their condition and care plan.
• Liaise with HiTH medical officers, GPs and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and outcomes.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Independent decision-making

Communication

Autonomous practice

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Job description

Deliver hospital-level care where it matters most - in the comfort of home! Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Registered Nurse Salary: $81,748.17 – $114,771.98 per annum, pro rata Hours: 32 per week Requisition ID: REQ697383 Location: Taree Community Health Closing Date: Sunday 22nd November 2026 Are you an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys clinical variety, independent decision-making and making a real difference to patients? Join our Hospital in the Home (HiTH) team and deliver high-quality, hospital-level care to people in the comfort of their own homes. You'll help patients receive the right care in the right setting, supporting recovery while avoiding or reducing the need for an extended hospital stay. Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy to plan your day. You’ll be allocated a patient workload and can use your clinical judgement to prioritise visits, plan an efficient route and organise your time around patients’ needs, while remaining connected to the wider HiTH team. You'll work closely with HiTH medical officers, GPs, acute hospital teams and community providers to coordinate safe, individualised care and support smooth transitions between hospital and home. You'll also have the opportunity to build your community nursing skills in a supportive team environment. Enjoy autonomy and variety in your day

• Assess and triage referrals from acute hospitals, determining patients’ suitability for Hospital in the Home services.
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and clinical observations, monitor progress and respond confidently to changing clinical needs.
• Coordinate admissions and discharges, supporting safe transitions and continuity of care.
• Provide hospital-level care in patients’ homes, including medication administration, wound care and pathology collection as required.
• Support chronic disease management and provide clear, practical education to patients and their families about their condition, treatment and care plan.
• liaise with HiTH medical officers, GPs and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate individualised care and achieve positive patient outcomes.

Bring your clinical confidence to the community

• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills, with the confidence to make sound decisions and deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care.
• Experience in Hospital in the Home, Emergency, Critical Care or a similar acute setting is highly regarded.
• Experience supporting chronic disease management and educating patients to confidently manage their health and care at home.
• Excellent communication skills and a patient-centred approach, with the ability to advocate for patients and work effectively with families and healthcare providers.
• Confidence working independently and prioritising care when you are the sole clinician in a patient’s home, while knowing when to seek support.
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including email and electronic patient record systems.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development, reflective practice and continuous improvement.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to plan your workload, prioritise visits and manage competing clinical needs.

Essential Criteria

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• A valid, unrestricted driver's licence and willingness to travel to patients' homes to deliver hospital-level care in the community.
• This role involves a seven-day rotating roster and travel to patients' homes is an essential part of delivering care.

Why Join us

• A comprehensive orientation, a dedicated buddy system and a detailed clinical manual to help you feel confident before working independently.
• Professional autonomy to plan your daily workload, prioritise patient visits and structure your route to deliver effective care.
• A supportive team culture that values learning, collaboration and clinical excellence.
• The opportunity to broaden your clinical assessment, chronic disease management and community nursing skills.
• Make a meaningful difference by helping patients receive hospital-level care at home and supporting positive recovery outcomes.
• Paid parental leave and an Allocated Day Off (ADO), where eligible, to support work-life balance.
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay, including benefits and novated leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support for staff and family members.
• The Welcome Experience can help you and your family connect with local people and resources.

Find out more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

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. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community.Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered. Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.