WSLHD – Transitional Aged Care Programme – Registered Nurse

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a TACP Registered Nurse to support older adults in recovery and independence after hospital stays at Cumberland Hospital, North Parramatta.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering safe, compassionate nursing care, documenting thoroughly and helping clients achieve personalised recovery goals. A NSW driver’s licence and AHPRA registration are required.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor of Nursing or higher.
• Registered with AHPRA / NMRB of Australia.
• Valid NSW Driver's Licence is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge in aged care, rehabilitation & community care.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to older people post-hospitalisation.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve care goals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold standards.
• Assist with referrals screening and client onboarding to the programme.
• Support patients and families to participate in care decisions.

Skills

Aged care experience

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Care planning

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Information Systems

Job description

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people Work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team Grow your career with Western Sydney Local Health District Restore independence. Empower older people. Deliver exceptional, person-centred care.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 31st December 2026) Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour Hours Per Week: 24 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours) Location: Cumberland Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) at Cumberland Hospital, North Parramatta, and be part of a team dedicated to helping older people regain confidence, independence and quality of life after a hospital stay.

Key Responsibilities

• Be part of the Transitional Aged Care Programme (TACP), supporting older people through their recovery and transition back to greater independence.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers.
• Work in an environment guided by NSW Health CORE Values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
• Build your clinical expertise and professional capability while making a tangible difference to the community.

What you’ll be doing

As a TACP Registered Nurse, you’ll deliver safe, compassionate and high-quality nursing care that supports older people to optimise their physical and cognitive functioning following hospitalisation. You’ll work closely with clients, families, carers and health professionals to develop and achieve individualised care goals, promoting recovery, wellbeing and independence.

Responsibility Details

• Assess and coordinate care: Plan, implement and evaluate holistic nursing care tailored to each client’s clinical needs, goals and circumstances.
• Empower clients and families: Communicate clearly and compassionately to support informed decisions, active participation and positive recovery outcomes.
• Collaborate for better outcomes: Coordinate care with internal and external health professionals to ensure continuity of care and effective service delivery.
• Maintain clinical excellence: Keep accurate clinical documentation, uphold professional and aged care standards, protect confidentiality and take accountability for your practice and ongoing development.
• Support access to care: Assist with screening referrals and onboarding eligible clients to the programme, while balancing competing priorities and available resources.

Essential Requirements

Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or higher Registration: AHPRA NMRB of Australia Registration License: NSW Drivers Licence

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated recent knowledge & nursing experience in the areas of aged care, rehabilitation & community, with a demonstrated ability to manage older people, particularly those with cognitive decline or complex health care needs.
• Demonstrated effective written, typed & verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to identify key messages, issues & concerns when communicating with others.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery & to guide others in providing service excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to organise & prioritise work & manage time effectively using assertive strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team & apply professional & ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situation.
• Demonstrated competent computer & information technology skills in the area of data collection & storage, email & calendar usage, Microsoft applications and a proven ability to use electronic health information systems.
• Detailed knowledge & understanding of risk management, safety & quality principles & the role of the Registered Nurse in applying these principles.
• Valid NSW Drivers Licence & willing to use it for work purposes.

Application Details

Requisition ID: REQ694164 Applications Close: 26th October 2026

Eligibility and Inclusion Statements

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.