Registered Community Nurse - Acute & Sub-Acute at Home

Western Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Health at Home is seeking a Registered Community Nurse to deliver acute and sub-acute nursing care in patients' homes across Melbourne's western region. You will assess complex needs, support early discharge from hospital, and provide high-quality clinical care with a focus on safety and patient-centred outcomes.

You will hold a Bachelor of Nursing, be Registered with AHPRA in Australia, and bring at least three years of postgraduate experience, strong assessment and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and current Australian RN registration.
• At least three years' postgraduate experience in relevant specialties.
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and communication skills.
• Ability to practise autonomously in community/home settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessments and care planning in patients' homes.
• Deliver clinical interventions including wound care, medications, catheter management and observations.
• Recognise clinical deterioration and coordinate timely multidisciplinary responses.
• Contribute to care coordination, case conferences and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Autonomous practice

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Registered Nurse (Australia)

Job description

Registered Community Nurse - Acute & Sub-Acute at Home

• Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time, Ongoing (rotating 7-day roster, AM and PM shifts)
• Salary: RN Grade 3B $115K + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

Join Western Health at Home as a Registered Nurse delivering high-quality acute and subacute nursing care to people in their own homes. Working across our multidisciplinary at-home services, you will assess and respond to complex care needs, support safe and early discharge from hospital, and help patients remain well at home.

This is an opportunity to use your clinical judgement and community nursing skills in an innovative, expanding model of care, with ongoing professional development and team support.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessments, individualised care planning and safe, evidence-based care in patients' homes.
• Deliver clinical interventions including wound care, medication administration, catheter management, pathology collection and clinical observations.
• Recognise and recognise clinical deterioration, manage risk and coordinate timely responses with the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to care coordination, case conferences, patient and carer education, and discharge planning with community providers.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement, mentoring and collaborative practice.

About you:

• Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent), current registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia, and at least three years' postgraduate experience in relevant specialties.
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and communication skills, with the ability to practise autonomously in community settings.
• A collaborative, flexible and resourceful approach to multidisciplinary, person-centred care in a changing service environment.
• Current Victorian driver's licence and commitment to safe, high-quality care.
• Community nursing and recent acute care experience, postgraduate study and familiarity with clinical information systems are highly regarded.

About Western Health

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne's West - one of Australia's fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 23 November 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Cath Davey on (03) 9055 2*** or ***************@wh.org.au.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.