Registered Nurse - Ambulance Response - Perm PT

South Western Sydney Local Health District; Fairfield; Hybrid; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

One extra day off each month

Flexible hours and hybrid options

Job summary

South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking an Ambulance Response Registered Nurse to join the COPILOT team, delivering in-home and community-based care for adults 16 years and over. You will work with COPILOT CNCs to provide high-quality, evidence-based clinical care in clients' homes or community settings to avoid unnecessary hospital transfers.

NSW Health requires AHPRA registration, recent aged care/community health experience, strong communication and risk-management skills, and a

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as an Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Recent RN experience in aged care or community health preferred.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• Commitment to safe, culturally responsive care.
• Understanding of risk management and safety in the workplace.
• Australian C-Class driver's license; NSW C class (P1/P2) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care to clients aged 16+ in home or community settings.
• Collaborate with COPILOT CNCs to deliver evidence-based care and prevent hospital transfers.

Skills

AHPRA RN

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Risk management

Job description

Requisition ID: REQ704486 Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 16 hours per week Remuneration: Registered Nurse: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Location: Fairfield Community Health Centre, Carramar Applications close: 08/11/2026 Contact: Belinda Boylson on 0417 287 891| [e-mail] With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia. Achieve Something Great COPILOT is a dynamic and exciting service that provides rapid access to multi-disciplinary geriatric assessment (medical, nursing, and allied health) for older people living in the community setting. Referral enables care to be implemented in the patient’s home environment, avoiding unnecessary transfer to hospital, and leading to improved patient outcomes.The Ambulance Response Registered Nurse will provide a high quality clinical service to clients aged 16 years and over and their families/carers to optimise health outcomes and support clients keeping well in the community. The Ambulance Response RN will work alongside the COPILOT CNC’s to provide evidence-based care to clients residing in their own homes or nursing homes for acute care based in the community with the goal of avoiding unnecessary transfer to hospital.

Are You the Right Fit?

Selection Criteria To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an environment appropriate to the role, with a background in aged care and community health settings preferred.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic and fast-paced. environment, providing compassionate care that is culturally responsive as well as effectively communicating with health service providers and consumers using questioning, clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide safe compassionate quality care that is culturally responsive.
• Demonstrated understanding and participation in risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace.
• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Position Information Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [e-mail]

We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Aboriginal Workforce

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [e-mail]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

Financial Perks

• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• One extra day off each month for full-time employees

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Grow Your Career

• Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

Health & Wellbeing

• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

• Vaccination Requirements
• All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

Child Safe Employment

• South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
• We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care.
• All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Temporary Positions

• For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.