Registered Nurse – Subacute Rehab & Independence

NSW Health; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Structured onboarding

Clinical mentorship

Job summary

NSW Health invites applications for a Registered Nurse at Woy Woy Hospital's Subacute Unit. This role emphasizes patient recovery, independence, and dignity within a modern, supportive environment on the Central Coast.

Shifts are 8 or 10 hours with a full rotating roster. The position offers maternity relief with potential continuation for up to 12 additional months, depending on staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Registration as a Nurse.
• Experience in subacute or transitional care advantageous.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and independence.

Responsibilities

• Support reconditioning and mobility recovery.
• Prevent hospital-associated functional decline.
• Partner with patients and families in goal-based care planning.
• Promote independence and safe discharge home.
• Deliver care grounded in dignity and respect.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Patient care

Rehabilitation nursing

Education

Nursing degree

RN registration

Job description

CCLHD - Registered Nurse - Woy Woy Hospital

Employment Type: Temporary and Permanent
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour
Hours Per Week:up to 38
Requisition ID:REQ631714

Older people deserve more than maintenance care.
They deserve dignity. Respect. Choice. Recovery.

If you believe nursing should protect independence, honour informed decision-making, and genuinely partner with patients keep reading.

Woy Woy Hospital’s Subacute is growing, and we’re looking for Registered Nurses who want to be part of something purposeful.

The temporary component of this vacancy is a maternity relief position and should the permanent incumbent require an early return from maternity leave, this contract of employment will cease with notice in alignment with the applicable Award. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours, therefore there are no claims to permanency.

Sub-Acute Unit
Join our dedicated team at the Woy Woy Sub-acute Unit and make a meaningful impact in a modern, supportive environment focused on patient recovery and independence. Enjoy the perfect balance of a rewarding healthcare career and the relaxed Central Coast lifestyle, with free parking and beautiful landscaped courtyards right at your doorstep.

Nursing That Reflects Our Community

We care for a diverse and ageing community, and we are committed to building a workforce that reflects and respects that diversity.

We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses to apply and are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued and supported.

Because delivering patient-centred care starts with building inclusive teams.

About the Opportunity

Support reconditioning and mobility recovery

Prevent hospital-associated functional decline

Partner with patients and families in goal-based care planning

Promote independence and safe discharge home

Deliver care grounded in dignity and respect

This is meaningful, relationship-focused nursing where you see tangible progress.

Leadership That Grows Nurses

Our highly experienced leadership team is deeply invested in:

Structured onboarding

Clinical mentorship

Building confidence in rehabilitation nursing

Creating a warm, psychologically safe team culture

We want nurses who are ready to grow and we will actively support your development.

Shifts are 8 and 10 hours. You must be available to participate in a full rotating roster.

About You

Aged care

Subacute or Transitional Care Unit

Community nursing

Acute or medical nursing

Or simply a genuine passion for working with older adults

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:

This is a category A position: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

Need More Information?

For role-related queries, please contact: Donna Shepherd (subacute) or Aileen Kersten (Transitional Care Unit)

Email: ***************@health.nsw.gov.au or **************@health.nsw.gov.au

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