RN - Parkes - Hospital in the Home

JPS Recruitment; Parkes; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkes District Hospitals is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Hospital in the Home program on a six-week contract, commencing 9 November 2026. This role involves delivering patient-centred care in patients' homes within the Parkes region, supporting recovery and health management outside the traditional hospital setting.

You will join a coordinated Hospital in the Home service, working with a supportive team committed to high-quality community-based care and flexible, patient-focused

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Post-graduate qualification in community health nursing or Hospital in the Home.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical care to patients in their own homes as part of Hospital in the Home service.
• Six-week contract with a defined start and end date.
• Work within a supportive team delivering high-quality community-based care.

Skills

Community nursing

Clinical assessment

Communication

Independent work

Travel within region

Education

AHPRA RN registration

Post-graduate in community health or HITH

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Parkes District Hospitals is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Hospital in the Home program on a six-week contract basis, commencing 9 November 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to deliver patient-centred care in a community setting, supporting patients to recover and manage their health from home. The role offers flexibility and the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives outside the traditional hospital environment.

• Deliver clinical care to patients in their own homes as part of a coordinated Hospital in the Home service
• Six-week contract position with a clear start and end date, ideal for experienced nurses seeking flexible work
• Work within a supportive team committed to high-quality community-based care

Preferred Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working within a Hospital in the Home or similar community nursing program
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills in a home-based setting
• Ability to work independently and manage your own caseload with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with patients and their families
• Reliable transport and willingness to travel within the Parkes region

Preferred Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Post-graduate qualification or formal training in community health nursing or Hospital in the Home practice
• Current First Aid and CPR certification