Registered Nurse - Care Navigation Care Coordination Team - Perm FT/PT

South Western Sydney Local Health District; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Salary packaging

Annual leave with 17.5% loading

Flexible hours

Job summary

South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Permanent Part Time position in Campbelltown. The role focuses on care coordination, assessment, and patient education across hospital and community settings, including telehealth components.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical judgment, communication, and the ability to work independently and in teams to support patient navigation through the health system.

Qualifications

• Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse in Australia.
• Experience managing patients with chronic and complex health needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, care planning, and care coordination across hospital and community settings.
• Support telehealth assessments and remote monitoring.
• Educate patients and families to navigate the health system.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care coordination

Telehealth experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

Nursing information systems

Clinical documentation systems

Job description

Requisition ID: REQ707008

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, up to 38 hours per week

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Bolger Street, Campbelltown

Applications close: 22/11/26

Contact: Megan Newman on 0499972508 | [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

The Keeping Well in Community Care Navigation and Care Coordination Registered Nurse plays a critical role in supporting patients with chronic and complex health needs through assessment, care planning, care navigation, health monitoring and coordination of services across the healthcare continuum. Working collaboratively with patients, carers, general practitioners and multidisciplinary teams, the position helps ensure timely access to services, continuity of care and a seamless transition between hospital and community settings. The role contributes to improved patient outcomes, enhanced patient experience, reduced fragmentation of care and more effective use of health resources.

Are You the Right Fit?

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in managing patients with chronic and complex health needs, coupled with a demonstrated ability to undertake comprehensive assessment, care planning, care coordination and patient education. They will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling them to build effective relationships with patients, carers, general practitioners and multidisciplinary teams. Success in the role requires strong clinical judgement, effective prioritisation and time management skills, a proactive problem‑solving approach, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast‑paced environment. The successful candidate will be committed to person-centred care, continuity of care and supporting patients to navigate the health system, while demonstrating professionalism, adaptability and a commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

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 the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency.


• Describe a time when you were managing a patient with complex health and psychosocial needs. How did you assess their needs, coordinate care across multiple providers, and ensure the patient remained engaged in their care plan? What was the outcome?


• This role operates within a telehealth model where clinical decisions are often made without face‑to‑face contact. Describe a time when you assessed and managed a patient remotely who had complex or changing health needs. How did you prioritise their care, identify any risks or deterioration, and coordinate appropriate referrals or escalation to ensure a safe and timely outcome?


• Do you have a current Australian C‑Class driver's license (including P1 or P2)? if you 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.