Registered Nurse - Hospital in The Home Central Intake Service

NSW Health; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Newcastle is looking for a Registered Nurse for the Hospital in The Home service. The role involves triaging patient referrals and providing acute care in a community setting. Candidates should be registered with AHPRA and possess strong clinical reasoning and communication skills. A commitment to delivering exceptional patient care is essential. Enjoy benefits like flexible work options and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Monthly Allocated Days Off

4 weeks annual leave

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse must have strong clinical reasoning and triage skills.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with patients and healthcare stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously while being team-focused.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute and subacute care to patients in their homes.
• Triage referrals with clinical judgment to assess urgency for home-based care.
• Collaborate with medical staff and communicate directly with patients and families.

Skills

Strong clinical reasoning

Triage skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal abilities

Organisational skills

Education

Currently registered as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Job description

Become our next Registered Nurse with Hospital in The Home Central (HiTH). Provide acute and subacute care to patients in their homes.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Benefits

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• 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

What You'll Be Doing

As our Intake Registered Nurse for the Hospital in The Home (HiTH) service, you will be the first point of contact for acute hospital referrals. Your day-to-day responsibilities include triaging referrals with clinical judgment to assess urgency and eligibility for home-based care. You will participate in daily team huddles to discuss capacity, risks, admissions, and discharges, ensuring smooth patient flow. Collaboration with HiTH medical staff, clinical leads, and hospital teams is essential to coordinate care transitions. You will communicate directly with patients and families to explain the HiTH model, gather detailed clinical information, and ensure accurate documentation and follow-up of assessments.

Why You'll Love Rankin Park

Rankin Park and the broader Newcastle area offers the dynamism of a growing healthcare service and the lifestyle benefits of living in a beautiful, accessible city. Newcastle blends coastal charm with a strong cultural scene, excellent cafes, educational institutions, and growing investment in healthcare innovation.

Who You Are

• Currently registered as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• A proactive, flexible and resilient RN with strong clinical reasoning and triage skills.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal abilities enable you to liaise effectively with patients, families, and multiple healthcare stakeholders.
• Confident to work autonomously while maintaining a team-focused approach, managing complex care coordination with high-level organisation and time management.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional patient care in community settings and are eager to engage in continuous learning.

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.

Hunter New England Local Health District is 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.