Registered Nurse - Transition to Residential Aged Care Unit

Hunter New England Local Health District; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport

Annual leave

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the TRAC Unit, delivering safe, high-quality care to older adults transitioning to residential aged care. You’ll work within a dedicated multidisciplinary team, providing palliative and person-centred care while supporting patients, families and carers through a meaningful transition.

Join a supportive unit with dedicated education and opportunities for professional development in geriatric and palliative care.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Genuine interest in aged care and person-centred care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred nursing care for older patients.
• Provide compassionate palliative care and emotional support.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop care plans.
• Support patients and families through transition to residential aged care.
• Apply evidence-based nursing practices and contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

RN (AHPRA)

Aged care interest

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

Nursing software

Job description

Make a Meaningful Difference in Aged Care Nursing Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Superannuation + salary packaging Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Registered Nurse Hours Per Week: 32 hours per week Requisition ID: REQ703964 Application close date: Sunday 8th November 2026

Support Older People Through Life’s Important Transitions

Are you a Registered Nurse passionate about aged care and providing compassionate, person-centred care? Join our supportive Transition to Residential Aged Care (TRAC) Unit and make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people and their families. Our 20-bed TRAC Unit provides a unique opportunity to combine your nursing skills with compassionate geriatric care. We support patients who have recovered from an acute medical episode but can no longer safely return home, helping them transition into residential aged care with dignity, respect and the support they need. Working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you’ll deliver high-quality nursing care, including palliative care and emotional support, while helping patients, families and carers navigate this important stage of life.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse in the TRAC Unit, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality care and supporting older people through their transition to residential aged care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering person-centred nursing care that meets the individual needs of older patients.
• Providing compassionate palliative care and emotional support to patients, families and carers.
• Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to develop care plans and achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Supporting patients and families through the transition to residential aged care with dignity and understanding.
• Applying evidence-based nursing practices and contributing to continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Grow Your Skills with Dedicated Support

Whether you’re an experienced Registered Nurse or looking to grow your skills in aged care, the TRAC Unit offers a supportive team environment with dedicated education support five days a week. Build your clinical confidence, access ongoing learning opportunities and develop your nursing career. Junior nurses are encouraged to apply. With exciting renovations underway to enhance staff wellbeing and patient care, there’s never been a better time to join the team.

What You’ll Bring

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• A genuine interest in aged care and providing compassionate, person-centred nursing care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support patients, families and carers through challenging transitions.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement and ongoing professional development.

Why Join the TRAC Team?

• Make a real difference: Support older people and their families through a significant life transition.
• Build your career: Access dedicated education support five days a week to develop your clinical skills and confidence.
• Be part of a supportive team: Work collaboratively in an environment that values compassionate care, teamwork and professional growth.
• Join an evolving unit: Be part of a team benefiting from renovations focused on staff wellbeing and improved patient outcomes.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about aged care nursing and want to provide meaningful support to older people and their families, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• Learn and grow – Access dedicated education support five days a week to build your clinical skills and confidence in geriatric and aged care nursing.
• Be part of a supportive team – Work alongside experienced nurses and a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care.
• Make a meaningful difference – Support older people and their families through the transition to residential aged care, providing compassionate care, dignity and emotional support.
• Develop your nursing career – Gain valuable experience in geriatric nursing, palliative care and evidence-based practice, with opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Salary packaging options – Enjoy potential tax savings through Salary Packaging Plus, including up to $11,600 in salary packaging benefits, plus novated leasing options.
• Fitness Passport – Access discounted gym and fitness facilities for you and your family through Fitness Passport.
• Annual leave – Enjoy four weeks of annual leave per year, pro-rata for part-time employees.

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.

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 [e-mail] for confidential support.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies. Information for Applicants: 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 Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

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 [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23. Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such 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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