Transitional Aged Care Program - Assistant in Nursing
Support independence and recovery—bring compassionate care into clients’ homes with the Transitional Aged Care Program.
Remuneration: $51,844.63 - $56,885.08 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Muswellbrook Community Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Assist In Nursing
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ562116
Application Close: Sunday 6th July 2025
Where you'll be working:
Based at Muswellbrook Community Health Service, you’ll be part of the Hunter Valley Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP)—a multidisciplinary team supporting older clients to regain function and independence after hospital discharge. Serving the Upper Hunter and surrounding communities, TACP offers person-centred, home-based care with a focus on enablement and dignity. You’ll enjoy a supportive team environment with Allied Health and Nursing professionals dedicated to improving quality of life. The service operates 8:00am–4:30pm, seven days a week, with this role offering five 8-hour shifts per fortnight.
About the role:
As an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) in the TACP team, you’ll deliver compassionate, practical support to clients in their homes. You’ll help people maintain independence and reach their recovery goals through respectful, person-centred care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with personal care and daily living activities
- Providing simple wound care and medication prompts
- Supporting home-based exercise programs developed by physiotherapists
- Helping with light domestic duties, grocery shopping, and transport to appointments
You’ll work independently with a work vehicle and mobile phone provided, while being backed by a responsive, collaborative team whenever needed.
About you:
You are a self-motivated, compassionate individual who enjoys one-on-one care and thrives when working independently in a community setting.
You’ll bring:
- A Certificate III in Assistant in Nursing
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Flexibility, initiative, and a strong team ethos
- A genuine commitment to person-centred care and helping others live independently
Requirements:
- Certificate III Assistant in Nursing
- Current NSW driver’s licence with the ability and willingness to travel to clients’ homes
- Availability to work five 8-hour shifts per fortnight across the 7-day service model
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:
- Access to The Welcome Experience - settle into your new community with all the support you need to embrace rural NSW.
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
- 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
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
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 Melinda Higgins on Melinda.Higgins@health.nsw.gov.au
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.
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.
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.
This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
