Registered Nurse Transitional Aged Care Program - Incentives Offered

Help older people regain their independence and enjoy life at home, with opportunities across Taree, Forster or Gloucester.

- Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
- Position Classification: Registered Nurse
- Remuneration: $41.22 – $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Incentives
- Hours Per Week: 20
- Requisition ID: REQ682803
- Location: Taree, Forster or Gloucester
- Applications close: Sunday the 1st of November

About the Opportunity

Make a real difference in someone’s recovery and help older people get back to doing what matters most.

Join the Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) as a Registered Nurse, supporting older people as they transition from hospital back into their homes and communities. You’ll play a key role in helping patients rebuild their strength, mobility and confidence, regain independence and access the ongoing care they need.

Based within the Lower Mid North Coast, this rewarding community-based role offers the flexibility to work from Taree, Forster or Gloucester Community Health, with opportunities to support patients across surrounding communities. You’ll work closely with patients, families, carers and a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalised care that makes a lasting difference.

You’ll also benefit from a supportive leadership team, dedicated administrative assistance and training to help you grow your skills and confidence in transitional care.

What You Will Be Doing

- Completing patient assessments and coordinating referrals from hospital.
- Developing care plans that support recovery, mobility and independence.




- Managing patient care and monitoring progress throughout the program.
- Working with patients, families and carers to establish meaningful goals.
- Coordinating ongoing support and safe transitions from the program.
- Collaborating with nursing, allied health and community support teams.
- Managing a wide-ranging community caseload across the Lower Mid North Coast.

About You

You’re a compassionate and proactive Registered Nurse who enjoys building relationships and empowering older people to achieve their goals. You’re confident working autonomously in the community, making sound clinical decisions and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team.

You Will Bring

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Strong clinical assessment and care coordination skills.
- Effective communication, organisation and time management.
- The ability to work independently, adapt to changing needs and prioritise competing demands.
- A genuine passion for supporting older people to regain their independence.
- Experience in community nursing, rehabilitation, aged care, discharge planning or transitional care will be highly regarded.

Ready to make a difference? Join a team that helps older people recover with confidence, maintain their independence and enjoy the best possible quality of life at home.

What we can offer you





- Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
- Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-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 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
- The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more atwww.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Additional Information

* Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact ***@health.nsw.gov.au.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local

📌 Registered Nurse Transitional Aged Care Program (Tamworth)
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