Health in the Home

Take Your Nursing Career Beyond the Hospital Walls – Registered Nurse | Hospital in the Home (HITH)

Deliver exceptional care where it matters most — in the homes of your patients.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $ $51.08 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 32

Requisition ID: REQ619192

Location: Newcastle Community Health Service

Applications Close: Sunday 17th November 2025

Where you'll be working

Join the Newcastle Community Health Hospital in the Home (HITH) team, a service that brings hospital-level care to patients in the comfort and safety of their own homes.

You'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that values collaboration, flexibility, and a genuine passion for community healthcare.

Here, no two days are the same You'll enjoy autonomy, variety, and the satisfaction of making a tangible difference for patients as they recover and regain independence.

About the role

As a Registered Nurse in the HITH team, you'll deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients recently discharged from hospital or requiring acute treatment in the community.

You'll work closely with medical officers, allied health, and other nursing professionals to deliver services including:

• Comprehensive nursing assessments and clinical observations
• Medication administration and reconciliation
• Wound care and pathology collection
• Client education, advocacy, and discharge support
• Coordination with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care

This role offers the perfect balance of independence and teamwork — a great fit for nurses who thrive on variety, enjoy thinking on their feet, and take pride in providing holistic care outside the hospital setting.

About you

You're a compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse who thrives on connection and purpose. You bring:

• Strong clinical experience and sound decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in working autonomously in a community environment
• A commitment to safe, patient-centred, and evidence-based care

Whether you're experienced in community nursing or seeking a new challenge in a rewarding specialty — we'll provide full orientation, hands-on training, and ongoing support to help you succeed.

Requirements

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Eligible to drive in NSW with a current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence

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Additional Information

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

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 candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:

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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.

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 or

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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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.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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