WSLHD – Transitional Aged Care Programme – Registered Nurse

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Transitional Aged Care Programme Registered Nurse at Cumberland Hospital, North Parramatta. The role supports older adults to regain independence after hospitalisation and works within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

The position is temporary part-time (24 hours/week) with a NSW driving licence and opportunity to contribute to better outcomes for older people in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or higher and current AHPRA/NMRB registration.
• Experience in aged care, rehabilitation or community health settings.
• Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and deliver person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to optimise physical and cognitive function post-hospitalisation.
• Plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold professional standards.

Skills

Nursing care

Aged care

Rehabilitation

Communication

Time management

Multidisciplinary team

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or higher

Tools

Microsoft applications

Electronic health information systems

Email & calendar usage

Job description

WSLHD – Transitional Aged Care Programme – Registered Nurse

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 beconsidered for part time hours)
Location: CumberlandHospital

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.

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.

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.

Make a difference with WSLHD

Bring your nursing expertise, compassion and commitment to person-centred care to a service that helps older people live with greater independence and dignity. Join Western Sydney Local Health District and be part of a team working towards Exceptional people, healthier lives.

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.

Requisition ID: REQ694164
Applications Close: 26th October 2026

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.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. 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.