**Restoring independence through compassionate, community-based aged care**
**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Assistant In Nursing
**Remuneration**: $51,844.63 - $56,885.08
**Hours Per Week**: 38 per annum + 11.5% super + Salary packaging
**Requisition ID**: REQ562102
**Applications Close**:Thursday, 26th June 2025
**About the Program**:
Hunter Valley Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) is multi-disciplinary team supporting and providing aged care clients with the opportunity to improve their health and wellbeing after discharge from hospital. The TACP team comprises of Allied Health and Nursing professionals working closely with the clients and their family using an enablement focus, providing slow stream therapy aiming to improve the clients function, independence and safety. The service operates as a home visiting service, dependent upon patient needs. The service operates 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Sunday all year round. This role will be five 8-hour shifts per fortnight based at our Muswellbrook office.
**About the role**:
As an Assistant in Nursing (AIN), you'll play a vital role in supporting clients to maintain their independence and quality of life within their own homes. This community-based role involves providing personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, tailored to each client's individual needs on the day.
Key responsibilities include:
- Promoting medication adherence through gentle reminders
- Providing basic wound care (e.g., simple dressings for skin tears), with more complex needs referred to an Enrolled or Registered Nurse
- Supporting home exercise programs as prescribed by physiotherapists
- Assisting with light domestic tasks, grocery shopping, and transport to medical appointments
You will work autonomously, visiting clients on your own. To support this, you'll be provided with a work vehicle and mobile phone, and you'll always have access to your manager or other team members for guidance when needed.
This role is ideal for someone who is confident working independently, enjoys building rapport with clients, and is passionate about providing compassionate, client-centred care in the community.
**About You**:
You are a compassionate and self-motivated individual who thrives when working independently, yet values being part of a supportive team. In this role, your ability to manage your time effectively and adapt to changing daily needs is essential.
To succeed in the TACP team, you will bring:
- Certificate III Assistant in Nursing
- A high level of autonomy and initiative
- Flexibility and a strong team-oriented mindset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A genuine commitment to delivering safe, person-centred care
Your focus will be on supporting clients to achieve their functional goals, promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life through every interaction.
**What we can offer you**:
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated lease
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
**Additional Information**:
- Click here for the Position Description
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
**Information for Applicants**:
**This is a Category A 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 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.**
**_ Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of _**_benefit