Job Description
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Deliver hospital-level care in patients' homes through St Vincent's innovative Hospital in the Home (HITH) service, providing acute-equivalent care beyond traditional hospital settings.
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Work autonomously while remaining highly supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team of nurses, medical officers, allied health professionals, and clinical leaders.
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Flexible Full time and Part-Time opportunities with an early October 2026 commencement. Other start dates to be confirmed as service scales.
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Join Australia's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider and help shape the future of connected healthcare.
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St Vincent's Care at Home
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At St Vincent's Health Australia, we're transforming the way healthcare is delivered through our growing Care at Home portfolio.
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As Australia's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, we're combining clinical excellence, virtual care, and multidisciplinary collaboration to:
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Deliver hospital-level care beyond the traditional hospital setting.
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Reduce hospital admissions and unnecessary inpatient stays.
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Improve patient outcomes, independence, and quality of life.
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Build a more connected and sustainable healthcare system.
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Our Hospital in the Home (HITH) service enables patients who would otherwise require hospital admission to safely receive acute-level treatment in their homes, residential aged care facilities, workplaces, or via virtual care technologies.
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This is more than a new model of care. It's one of the most significant transformations taking place in Australian healthcare.
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About the Opportunity
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We're seeking experienced Clinical Nurses to join our expanding Hospital in the Home (HITH) service across Victoria.
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As a HITH Clinical Nurse, you'll deliver advanced clinical care to patients with acute and complex healthcare needs while working as part of a progressive multidisciplinary team committed to innovation, compassion, and clinical excellence.
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You'll use your advanced nursing expertise, clinical judgement, and care coordination skills to help patients receive safe, high-quality care in the comfort of their own homes.
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Key Responsibilities
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Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and clinical reviews.
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Develop and implement individualised care plans.
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Deliver advanced nursing interventions including IV therapies and complex clinical care.
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Monitor patients with acute and complex healthcare needs and escalate care when required.
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Coordinate referrals, admissions, and discharge planning.
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Collaborate closely with Medical Officers, Clinical Leads, and multidisciplinary teams.
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Support patients, families, and carers through education and care planning.
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Participate in quality improvement initiatives and service development activities.
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Mentor and support new and junior team members.
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Contribute to innovative healthcare delivery that strengthens the connection between hospital and home.
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About You
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You're an experienced Registered Nurse who thrives in an autonomous environment, enjoys building meaningful patient relationships, and is passionate about delivering exceptional clinical care in community settings.
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You Will Bring
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Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
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Minimum three (3) years post-graduate nursing experience.
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Experience in community nursing and/or acute medical, surgical, emergency, or critical care settings.
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Demonstrated experience supporting patients with complex clinical needs and multiple co-morbidities.
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Strong clinical assessment, care planning, and decision-making capabilities.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Confidence working independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
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Strong digital literacy and willingness to utilise telehealth and virtual care technologies.
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Current unrestricted Victorian Driver's Licence.
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Full and unrestricted working rights in Australia.
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Highly Regarded
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Hospital in the Home (HITH), community nursing, outreach nursing, or virtual care experience.
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Postgraduate nursing qualifications.
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Experience contributing to service innovation, quality improvement, or clinical projects.
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Why Join St Vincent's Health Australia?
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At St Vincent's, our people are at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you'll become part of a national organisation committed to delivering compassionate care, advancing healthcare innovation, and creating healthier communities.
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One Connected St Vincent's: Be part of a nationally recognised organisation transforming healthcare through innovative and integrated models of care.
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Career Growth & Development: Access ongoing professional development, clinical education, mentoring, and career opportunities across our national health network.
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Salary Packaging Benefits: Increase your take-home pay through generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, including Meals & Entertainment packaging.
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Health & Wellbeing: Enjoy access to Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Blue Light Card discounts, and private health insurance discounts.
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Flexible Benefits: Additional annual leave purchase options, novated leasing, and competitive remuneration.
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Purpose-Driven Culture: Join an organisation grounded in Compassion, Justice, Integrity, and Excellence.
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Make a Difference Every Day
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This is more than a nursing role.It's an opportunity to help redefine how hospital-level healthcare is delivered across Victoria while making a lasting difference in the lives of patients and their families.
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Apply Now
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If you're passionate about innovation, community-based healthcare, and delivering exceptional patient outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
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Applications will be reviewed as received and may close before the advertised closing date.
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Important Information
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Employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including professional registration verification, immunisation compliance, right-to-work checks, reference checks, and relevant probity screening (but not limited to).
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St Vincent's Health Australia celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.
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Closing Date:29 September 2026 11:59pmn
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Reconciliation Action Plan:n
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at
[email protected]
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View Reconciliation Action Plan
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Code of Conduct:n
View Code of Conduct
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📌 Clinical Nurse - Hospital in the Home (HITH) (Melbourne)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Melbourne