Apply for Registered Nurse - Paediatric Hospital in the Home at Western Health Australia in Melbourne, VIC, AU. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Overview Work Type: Part-time Salary: $115,000 - $125,000 Grade: Grade not specified Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs Reference: 8296 Location: Sunshine Hospital Employment Type: Part-Time, Ongoing (multiple positions available) Salary: HITH/PAC Nurse Level 2 (Liaison); HITH/PAC Nurse Level 1 (HITH Nurse) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the Role:

We are currently seeking expressions of interest from experienced Registered Nurses for a Paediatric Hospital in the Home (HITH) Liaison/HITH Nurse (dual role) based at Sunshine Hospital. Our HITH service continues to grow, with exciting developments including the introduction of a dedicated Paediatric HITH stream. This is a dual/interchangeable position offers a unique opportunity to combine liaison, coordination and direct clinical care, supporting children and their families across the continuum of acute care. As the Paediatric HITH Liaison Nurse, you will play a key role in identifying and coordinating suitable referrals, undertaking patient assessments, providing clinical advice and telehealth support, coordinating care and ensuring safe, seamless transitions into the HITH service. As the Paediatric HITH Nurse, you will deliver inpatient-equivalent care in the home through home visits and community outreach. This includes comprehensive clinical assessment,



ongoing monitoring, administration of treatments such as intravenous therapies, patient and family education, supporting children to receive safe, high-quality care in the comfort of their own home. You may also work intermittently within the inpatient paediatric ward to support operational requirements, maintain clinical capability and strengthen partnerships. This is an exciting time to join a growing and cutting-edge service, helping shape the future of Paediatric HITH while making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

- Triage referrals and assess suitability for Paediatric HITH.
- Monitor daily workflow and coordinate patient admissions to ensure safe, timely access to the service.
- Perform comprehensive clinical assessments and elevate concerns appropriately.
- Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care within scope of practice across the home and hospital setting.

About You:

- Minimum of 5 years' experience in an acute paediatric setting, with advanced clinical expertise.
- Highly desirable – Postgraduate qualification in Paediatric Nursing (or currently working towards).
- Current Victorian Driver's Licence.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while building effective collaborative relationships within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong leadership, communication and clinical decision‑making skills.
- Desirable – Previous experience working in a Hospital in the Home (HITH) service.

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📌 Registered Nurse - Paediatric Hospital in the Home at Western Health Australia (Melbourne)
🏢 Western Health Australia
📍 Melbourne