Help patients take the next step in their recovery by coordinating safe, seamless transitions from hospital to home.
Remuneration: $36.72 - $39.91 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time to September 2027
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Hours Per Week: 32hrs/week
Requisition ID: REQ663773
Location: Armidale Hospital
Closing Date: Sunday, 12th July 2026
About the Opportunity
Armidale Rural Referral Hospital is a 99-bed facility providing acute healthcare services to Armidale and surrounding communities, offering a diverse and rewarding clinical environment. In this role, you'll work across a variety of units within the hospital, collaborating with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to support effective discharge planning and continuity of care.
You'll be joining a supportive team committed to delivering person-centred care and positive patient outcomes. The successful candidate will be supported by the Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery, with opportunities to further develop their clinical, communication and care coordination skills.
What You Will Be Doing
You will work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse to support the delivery of safe, evidence-based and person-centred care.
A key focus of the role is coordinating discharge planning throughout a patient's admission, ensuring their changing needs are identified and addressed to support a smooth transition from hospital to home or other care settings.
In this role, you will:
- Coordinate discharge planning from admission through to discharge.
- Liaise with community services and external providers to facilitate ongoing care and support.
- Conduct post-discharge follow-up as required.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
- Facilitate referrals to appropriate community and support services.
- Support patients and families to understand and participate in discharge planning processes.
Contribute to positive patient outcomes through effective care coordination and communication.
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About you
You are a compassionate and organised Enrolled Nurse who enjoys supporting patients throughout their healthcare journey. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong focus on patient-centred care and positive outcomes.
With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you build strong relationships with patients, families, community providers and multidisciplinary teams. You are proactive, adaptable and confident coordinating care across a range of clinical settings. Most importantly, you are passionate about helping patients achieve a safe and successful transition from hospital to home.
Essential requirements:
Current registration as a Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Strong communication, organisation and time management skills.
Commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based and person-centred care.
Ability to work under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse.
What we can offer you:
Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part 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 at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Jae Hong Kim on [email protected]
Additional Information
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.
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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 [email protected] for confidential support.
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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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 [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
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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