Restoring independence through compassionate, community-based aged care!

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing

Remuneration: $51,844.63 - $56,885.08

Hours Per Week: 38 per annum + 11.5% super + Salary packaging

Requisition ID: REQ562102

Applications Close: Thursday, 26th June 2025

About The Program

Hunter Valley Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) is multi-disciplinary team supporting and providing aged care clients with the opportunity to improve their health and wellbeing after discharge from hospital. The TACP team comprises of Allied Health and Nursing professionals working closely with the clients and their family using an enablement focus, providing slow stream therapy aiming to improve the clients function, independence and safety. The service operates as a home visiting service, dependent upon patient needs. The service operates 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Sunday all year round. This role will be five 8-hour shifts per fortnight based at our Kurri Kurri office.

About The Role

As an Assistant in Nursing (AIN), you'll play a vital role in supporting clients to maintain their independence and quality of life within their own homes. This community-based role involves providing personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, tailored to each client's individual needs on the day.

Key Responsibilities Include

Promoting medication adherence through gentle reminders Providing basic wound care (e.g., simple dressings for skin tears), with more complex needs referred to an Enrolled or Registered Nurse Supporting home exercise programs as prescribed by physiotherapists Assisting with light domestic tasks, grocery shopping, and transport to medical appointments

You will work autonomously, visiting clients on your own. To support this, you’ll be provided with a work vehicle and mobile phone, and you’ll always have access to your manager or other team members for guidance when needed.

This role is ideal for someone who is confident working independently, enjoys building rapport with clients, and is passionate about providing compassionate, client-centred care in the community.

About You

You are a compassionate and self-motivated individual who thrives when working independently, yet values being part of a supportive team. In this role, your ability to manage your time effectively and adapt to changing daily needs is essential.

To Succeed In The TACP Team, You Will Bring

Certificate III Assistant in NursingA high level of autonomy and initiative Flexibility and a strong team-oriented mindset Excellent verbal and written communication skills A genuine commitment to delivering safe, person-centred care

Your focus will be on supporting clients to achieve their functional goals, promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life through every interaction.

What We Can Offer You

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balanceSalary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leaseFitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your familyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersOpportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional Information

Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this positionAn eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Melinda Higgins on [email protected]