Registered Nurse - Hospital in the Home

NSW Health; Tamworth; Sur place; AUD 82 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary packaging

4 weeks annual leave

Parental leave

Fitness Passport

EAP

Résumé du poste

Hunter New England Health's Hospital in the Home (HITH) service in Tamworth is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver hospital-level care in the community. You will plan visits, make clinical judgments and coordinate with GPs and hospital teams to support patient recovery at home.

Join a collaborative team valued for flexible, autonomous practice, quality improvement, and continuity of care, with opportunities to contribute to patient outcomes and professional development.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Assess and triage referrals from acute hospitals for HITH suitability.
• Complete nursing assessments and clinical observations; monitor progress.
• Coordinate admissions and discharges; support safe transitions.
• Provide hospital-level care at home: meds, wound care, pathology collection as needed.
• Support chronic disease management and educate patients and families.
• Liaise with HITH officers, GPs and multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.

Connaissances

Registered Nurse

Driver's Licence

Clinical assessment

Electronic health records

Outils

Electronic health records

Description du poste

Deliver hospital-level care where it matters most - in the comfort of home!

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Location: Tamworth
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum + Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ704539
Applications close: Sunday 15th November 2026

Make a difference in the community with Hospital in the Home

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) service and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team delivering innovative, hospital-level care to patients in the comfort of their own homes.

Our HITH service is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centred care through a hospital-based model that improves patient outcomes and enhances the patient experience. You'll play an important role in helping patients receive the right care in the right setting, supporting their 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.

Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), HITH medical officers, nursing colleagues, GPs, acute hospital teams and community providers, you'll help coordinate safe, individualised care and support seamless transitions between hospital and home. You'll also contribute to quality improvement initiatives, maintain high standards of clinical practice and support a positive, collaborative team culture.

What you'll be doing

• 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.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and promote safe, evidence-based clinical practice.

About You

• 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 recognising 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.

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), you'll be supported by a dedicated HITH medical and nursing team who share a commitment to delivering high-quality care and achieving the best possible outcomes for patients.

• 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.

Why Join Us

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• The Welcome Experience to help you settle into your new community
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligiblefull timenurses)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information

• Hunter New England Health 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.
• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.

Information for Applicants

To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

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

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time vacancies.

This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.

Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants.

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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.

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. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via *********@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.