Central Intake - Registered Nurse

Grow Your Career in Community-Based Acute Care

 

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% superannuation + salary packaging 
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 16 hours per week 
Location: John Hunter Hospital 
Requisition ID: REQ690369

Application Close date: Sunday 11^th of October 2026
Job share / part-time arrangements will be considered
 

What if your next nursing opportunity could take your clinical skills further?

Join the Hospital in the Home (HiTH) Intake team at Hunter New England Health and play a key role in connecting patients with acute and subacute care in their own homes.
With opportunities to build your expertise in clinical triage, decision-making, care coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration, this role offers a rewarding pathway to grow your career within an innovative model of healthcare.

About the opportunity

No two days are the same. Work in a fast-paced environment where your clinical judgement, communication and problem-solving skills can make a real difference to patients and their families.
In this role, you will:

• Triage referrals and identify patients suitable for care at home.
• Use your clinical expertise to review patient information and determine care needs.
• Work collaboratively with HiTH and hospital teams to coordinate safe, seamless care.
• Support patients and families through their transition from hospital to home.
• Stay connected with the team through daily huddles, sharing updates and discussing patient needs.
• Keep care moving by maintaining accurate documentation and following up referrals.
   

Why join us?
As an Intake Registered Nurse, you’ll use your clinical skills to help connect patients with the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

• Grow your skills – build experience in triage, clinical decision-making and care coordination.
• Make a difference – help patients receive quality care in the comfort of their own homes.
• Be part of something innovative – contribute to a modern approach to acute care and hospital avoidance.
• Work with a great team – collaborate with supportive nursing, medical and multidisciplinary teams.
• Keep developing – access comprehensive orientation, education and ongoing professional development.
   

What we're looking for

We’re looking for a Registered Nurse who is:

• Registered as a Nurse with AHPRA and holds a relevant nursing qualification.
• Confident in clinical reasoning, judgement and triage.
• A strong communicator who works well with patients, families and healthcare teams.
• Able to work autonomously while being a supportive team member.
• Organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, resilient and committed to patient-centred care.
• Confident coordinating care and working with multiple stakeholders.
   

Experience in Hospital in the Home, community or acute care is highly regarded. Knowledge of HiTH referral processes, eligibility criteria and escalation pathways is desirable, but can be supported through orientation and on-the-job learning.

 Supported to grow

You’ll receive a comprehensive orientation and hands-on support to help you settle into the role, including system training and an introduction to HiTH referral and triage processes.

You’ll also have access to:

• Ongoing support from the Nurse Manager/NUM and experienced team members.
• Daily team huddles and multidisciplinary clinical support.
• HNE Health education, in-services and external training.
• Postgraduate education and leadership development opportunities.
• Clinical governance, case reviews and quality improvement activities.

 Grow with us

Build your clinical, coordination and leadership skills while working alongside a supportive and forward-thinking team.
As part of NSW Health, you’ll have access to a range of benefits and opportunities to support your professional development, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:

• Salary packaging options of up to $11,600 per year, plus novated leasing options.
• Fitness Passport with access to discounted gym and fitness facilities for you and your family.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supporting the wellbeing of staff and their families.
• Four weeks annual leave, pro-rata for part-time employees.
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Opportunities for professional development, education and career growth.
• The opportunity to contribute to an innovative and expanding model of care.

Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Amanda Robinson on Amanda.Robinson@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information:

• 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.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• 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. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Information for Applicants:

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 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 
 
This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. 

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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