Empower older adults to live safely at home and make a real impact—join the Healthy at Home nursing team in Newcastle!
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time Until October 2025
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ566250
Location: Newcastle Community Health Service
Closing: Sunday, 4th May 2025
Role Overview
Make a genuine difference in your community by supporting older adults to stay safe and independent in their own homes. Join our small but impactful team in the Healthy at Home Program at Newcastle Community Health Service, where your care will have a direct and meaningful impact on clients and their families.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a multidisciplinary team supported by Geriatricians and allied health professionals
* Full orientation and ongoing support
* Work autonomously within a close-knit team
* Help clients regain independence and reduce hospital visits
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
* Paid parental leave (eligibility applies)
* Salary packaging options up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
* Fitness Passport for health and well-being
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families
About The Role
The Healthy at Home Program supports vulnerable clients through assessments and tailored home-based care, aiming to prevent hospitalisation and support safe discharge from acute care. Responsibilities include:
* Conducting community nursing assessments
* Participating in geriatric assessments and clinical observations
* Providing wound care, pathology collection, and clinical reviews
* Liaising with Geriatricians, GPs, and other health services
* Supporting short-term, coordinated care packages with a multidisciplinary team
This role is part of NSW Health’s Out of Hospital Care (OHC) framework and Community Packages (ComPacks) scheme, providing up to six weeks of intensive in-home support post-hospital discharge.
Who We're Looking For
You are a compassionate Registered Nurse with:
* A caring and open-minded approach
* Strong clinical knowledge and judgment
* Excellent communication skills
* A proactive attitude and flexibility in a community setting
This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to connect with your community and make a real difference in the lives of older Australians.
Additional Information
* Click here for the Position Description
* Learn more about applying for this position
* Contact Amanda Robinson at for queries
* Applicants will be assessed against the selection criteria in the position description
* For assistance with criteria, visit:
* Indigenous applicants can refer to the Stepping Up Website:
* This is a Category A position subject to NSW Health vaccination and screening policies
* Hunter New England Health is committed to child safety and an inclusive, diverse workforce
* Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or hold appropriate visas
* An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part-time vacancies
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