Registered Nurse - Acute to Aged Related Care Services
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If you are passionate about aged care, join the AARCS team and play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our patients
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum + 12% super + Salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Singleton District Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ588350
Applications Close: Thursday, 31st July 2025
About The Service
The primary role of AARCS (Acute to Aged Related Services) is to assist older individuals—and their carers and families—to access appropriate services to support a safe and timely discharge from the hospital. The service is dedicated to improving assessment, care planning, and discharge planning for older people with complex needs in the inpatient setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide specialist care to inpatients aged 65+ with complex care needs.
* Facilitate coordinated, timely discharges by linking patients and families with appropriate community services.
* Advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs and preferences are heard and respected.
* Collaborate closely with social workers, external agencies, ACAT teams, and community aged care organisations.
* Communicate and negotiate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
About You
We're looking for someone with solid experience in acute care settings, who knows how to navigate the complexities of working with ACAT teams and community aged care organisations. You'll need to be a confident communicator, skilled negotiator, and passionate advocate for older patients and their families. If you thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment, love building strong partnerships, and bring a compassionate, organised, and patient-centred approach to everything you do — this could be the perfect role for you.
Essential Requirements
* The successful candidate will hold a current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
The Perks
Free onsite parking - because no one likes a parking hunt
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
Sustainable Healthcare - Together towards zero
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
Paid parental leave to support your next big chapter (for eligible employees)
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
Additional Information
* Click here for the Position Description
* Find out more about applying for this position
* 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.
For role related queries or questions contact Katie Maguire on Katie.Maguire@health.nsw.gov.au
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 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.
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 benefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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.
Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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