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 11th 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 career development, education and career growth.
- The opportunity to contribute to an innovative and expanding model of care.

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