Transit Unit RN: Drive Patient Flow & Discharges

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

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.