Registered Nurse - Hospital in The Home Central Intake Service

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 

Proximity to shopping and other services 

Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 

4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 

6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses) 

Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 

Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 

Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 


What You'll Be Doing

As our Intake Registered Nurse for the Hospital in The Home (HiTH) service, you will be the first point of contact for acute hospital referrals. Your day-to-day responsibilities include triaging referrals with clinical judgment to assess urgency and eligibility for home-based care. You will participate in daily team huddles to discuss capacity, risks, admissions, and discharges, ensuring smooth patient flow. Collaboration with HiTH medical staff, clinical leads, and hospital teams is essential to coordinate care transitions. You will communicate directly with patients and families to explain the HiTH model, gather detailed clinical information, and ensure accurate documentation and follow-up of assessments.

In this role you will be supported by the Nurse Manager, Nurse Unit Manager and broader multidisciplinary team. You will also receive a comprehensive orientation through shadowing experienced staff members, system training, and a clear introduction to HiTH referral and triage processes. You will also have the opportunity of professional development through external training relevant to acute care in the community, triage, and virtual care models, encouragement for ongoing postgraduate education and leadership development and participation in clinical governance activities. 


Why You'll Love Rankin Park

Rankin Park and the broader Newcastle area offers the dynamism of a growing healthcare service and the lifestyle benefits of living in a beautiful, accessible city. Newcastle blends coastal charm with a strong cultural scene, excellent cafes, educational institutions, and growing investment in healthcare innovation.

The Hospital in The Home service is an exciting and innovative care model that will let you provide acute and subacute care in patients’ homes, which will allow you to make a tangible difference in people’s lives. You’ll be joining a multidisciplinary, regionally supported team that is collaborative, inclusive, and committed to continuous improvement. The service offers high levels of clinical autonomy balanced with strong structures for support, opportunities for professional growth, and a chance to help shape healthcare delivery in the community setting.


Who You Are

Currently registered as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

A proactive, flexible and resilient RN with strong clinical reasoning and triage skills.

Have excellent communication and interpersonal abilities enable you to liaise effectively with patients, families, and multiple healthcare stakeholders.

Confident to work autonomously while maintaining a team-focused approach, managing complex care coordination with high-level organisation and time management.

Passionate about delivering exceptional patient care in community settings and are eager to engage in continuous learning.


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For role related queries or questions contact Kathy Bullen on kathy.bullen@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants: 

This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
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This is a Category A positionRecommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. .  

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 

This requisition is not accepting visa sponsorship.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.