Registered Nurse Transit Unit

NSW Health; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing learning and professional dev.

4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Welcome Experience

Job summary

NSW Health in Maitland is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Transit Unit. You will help manage patient flow, care for patients ready for discharge, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support timely discharges and transfers.

The role requires current RN registration with AHPRA, strong clinical experience, and proactive leadership to balance competing priorities in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Strong clinical experience delivering safe patient care.
• Well-developed organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously with sound clinical judgement.
• Proactive leadership qualities and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, patient-centred care as patients prepare to return home or transfer.
• Monitor patients awaiting discharge or transfer and adjust plans as needed.
• Administer medications and nursing interventions as required.
• Coordinate care with treating teams and other departments for timely discharges.
• Escalate changes in patient condition or discharge barriers.
• Support patient flow through effective communication and teamwork.

Skills

AHPRA registered nurse

Clinical experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Autonomy

Leadership

Team collaboration

Job description

Be at the centre of patient flow and help make every hospital journey a smoother one.

Employment Type:PermanentPart Time Opportunities
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% Superanuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week:Up to 38
Requisition ID:REQ707120
Location: Maitland
Closing Date:Tuesday 17th November 2026

About the opportunity

Join the dynamic Transit Unit team at Maitland Hospital, where you’ll play an important role in supporting patient flow and improving the overall patient journey across the facility.
The Transit Unit is a small, collaborative team that operates using a proactive 'push and pull' model to help facilitate patient movement, create bed capacity and support timely discharges and transfers.
You’ll care for patients who are clinically ready to leave the hospital but may be waiting for discharge arrangements, transport or transfer. Working closely with teams across the facility, you’ll help ensure patients receive appropriate care while supporting efficient patient flow.

What you will be doing

As a Registered Nurse in the Transit Unit, you’ll provide safe, patient-centred care to patients as they prepare to return home or transfer to another facility.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing ongoing nursing care and monitoring patients while they await discharge or transfer.
• Following up on discharge plans and working proactively to address any outstanding requirements.
• Administering medications and providing nursing interventions as required.
• Liaising with treating teams, nursing staff and other departments to coordinate patient care and facilitate timely discharges.
• Identifying and escalating changes in patient condition or barriers to discharge.
• Supporting patient flow through effective communication, coordination and teamwork.

About you

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Registered Nurse who can confidently manage competing priorities and contribute to a high-functioning team environment.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Strong clinical experience and the ability to deliver safe, effective patient care.
• Well-developed organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work autonomously and exercise sound clinical judgement with minimal supervision.
• Proactive leadership qualities, with the confidence to take initiative and coordinate care.
• The ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• A flexible and solutions-focused approach to supporting patient flow and timely discharge.

What we can offer you:

• Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 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
• The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more atwww.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Additional Information

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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

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, 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.aufor confidential support.

Information for 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.

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