Transitional Aged Care Nurse – Community Rehab

the original; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

War Memorial Hospital (WMH) is seeking a Transitional Care Nurse to deliver nursing and case management for the TAC program in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. The role emphasizes coordinated, person-centred care and integration with a multi-disciplinary team.

The position is a Fixed Term Full-time role, typical hours Monday to Friday with start 11 January 2027 for 12 months, with potential extension. Eligible applicants should meet NSW Health standards and Uniting policies.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in aged care/rehabilitation or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in community nursing assessments and case management of older people, including dementia or complex care needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver high-quality nursing and case management interventions for Transitional Aged Care Program patients.
• Participate in quality initiatives within TAC teams and hospital.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient-centred care and discharge planning.
• Demonstrate commitment to evidence-based practice, professional development and quality improvement.

Skills

Aged care experience

Rehabilitation nursing

Community nursing

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Nursing assessments & case management

Quality improvement knowledge

Health IT systems proficiency

Education

Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia registration

NSW Drivers’ license Class C

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

MS Office

Job description

War Memorial Hospital (WMH) is seeking a Transitional Care Nurse to deliver nursing and case management for the TAC program in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. The role emphasizes coordinated, person-centred care and integration with a multi-disciplinary team.

The position is a Fixed Term Full-time role, typical hours Monday to Friday with start 11 January 2027 for 12 months, with potential extension. Eligible applicants should meet NSW Health standards and Uniting policies.