Nurse Manager Grade 2, Transitional Aged Care Program

Remuneration: $131,870.89 - $134,500.69 per annum + super + Salary packaging 
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time 
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade  2
Location:  Wonnarua Country - Negotiable within Muswellbrook, Kurri Kurri, and Singleton Community Health Centres 
Hours Per Week: 38 
Requisition ID: REQ567489 
Closing Date: Monday 21st April 2025


Step into a leadership role within a passionate and skilled team delivering care to older people transitioning from hospital to home. The Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) offers short-term care, low-intensity therapy, and holistic support. You’ll work alongside a diverse multidisciplinary team of administration, allied health, and nursing staff based across our Muswellbrook, Kurri Kurri, and Singleton Community Health Centres in the scenic Hunter Valley region.

Our workplace culture thrives on collaboration, compassion, and innovation. We are proud of our supportive environment where professional respect and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-focused care underpin everything we do.


About the role:

As the TACP Nurse Manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary team with a strong clinical and operational focus. This is a rewarding leadership role where you will: 

• Provide strategic and clinical oversight of service delivery 

• Drive efficiency initiatives and meet key performance targets 

• Lead policy and operational directions for the TACP 

• Inspire a positive team culture, fostering growth, innovation, and excellence in care 

A typical week in this role involves coordination across multiple sites, clinical supervision, operational planning, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring continuity of care and successful transitions for older patients from hospital to home.


Position details: 

• 5-day roster with on-call responsibilities
• Travel between sites is required
• Work base is negotiable within the service footprint 
  
  

About you:

We’re seeking a motivated and values-driven nurse leader who brings: 

• A passion for rural healthcare and excellence in aged care
• Proven people management skills and experience in team leadership
• A results-driven mindset with an eye for service optimisation
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities 
• Strong leadership capabilities

Essential:

• Commitment to patient-centred care and team wellbeing
• Flexibility to travel across sites and participate in on-call duties
• Registered Nurse with current registration (or eligible for same) with AHPRA. 

What we offer: 

• Comprehensive orientation with support from your direct manager
• Ongoing mentorship and accountability meetings
• Inclusion in the TACP managers peer support group
• Access to professional development opportunities aligned with your goals
• Annual performance review and career planning through the Excellence Framework 

Be part of a program that makes a meaningful difference to the lives of older Australians. Join us in delivering excellent care, building team capacity, and shaping the future of transitional aged care in our region.


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: Apply today and lead with purpose!






Need more information?

1. Click here for the Position Description
2. This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
3. An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 

For role related queries or questions contact Deborah Bliss at Deborah.Bliss@health.nsw.gov.au