War Memorial Hospital (WMH) is a 3rd Schedule Aged Rehabilitation hospital, situated in Waverley, owned and operated by Uniting and part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD). Services are comprised of 24-hour inpatient care, Monday to Friday outpatient departments, iREAP Day Rehabilitation program, several specialist community teams inclusive of Transitional Aged Care, Geriatric Flying Squad, Young Onset Dementia, and day centre program, 24-hour accommodation service for regional guests and the full range of hospital support services. It is set within beautiful tranquil grounds and is a well-supported team environment.

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Uniting War Memorial Hospital | Aged care services

The Registered Nurse (RN) works within the inpatient aged care rehabilitation ward at War Memorial Hospital (WMH). This position is a casual position.

The successful candidate is responsible for the provision of high quality specialist nursing care for aged care rehabilitation patients in a safe and competent manner within the practice guidelines determined by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

The role of the RN includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care team to achieve patient centric goals and health outcomes.

The RN is central to the implementation of WMH model of care. The RN reports to the Nurse Unit Manager and is readily supported by the NUM, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Clinical Care Co-ordinator and Clinical Nurse Educator alongside a committed nursing team.

Please address the Selection Criteria individually in your application.

Selection Criteria

1. Current Registered Nursing Enrolment with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

2. Effective verbal and written communication skills

3. Good interpersonal and time management skills with an ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

4. Commitment to personal and professional development

5. Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality patient care to the older patient using critical thinking

6. Demonstrated understanding of Aged Care Rehabilitation

7. High level of commitment to patient safety and quality improvement

8. Minimum 1 year experience working as a Registered Nurse in a hospital setting

All Category A NSW Health workers are required to have received an annual seasonal Influenza vaccination or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. COVID-19 vaccinations are strongly recommended for all NSW Health workers.

Enquiries to: Marcia Neilson - Nurse Unit Manager – M 0411 271 223

[email protected]

Application Guide: WMH Application Guide

Position Description: WMH Position Description RN

Applications To: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-AU/unitingaunsw/UNITINGCCS/jobs/47354

Applications Close: 11.30pm, Sunday 8^th November

WMH is proudly committed to the provision of environmentally sustainable health services.WMH operates under Uniting’s values and Code of Conduct which employees are committed to uphold. It is important that the people who work at Uniting have a sense of commitment to our purpose.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we select staff based on merit and experience. As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply.

War Memorial Hospital (WMH) is a 3rd Schedule Aged Rehabilitation hospital, situated in Waverley, owned and operated by Uniting and part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD). Services are comprised of 24-hour inpatient care, Monday to Friday outpatient departments, iREAP Day Rehabilitation program, several specialist community teams inclusive of Transitional Aged Care, Geriatric Flying Squad, Young Onset Dementia, and day centre program, 24-hour accommodation service for regional guests and the full range of hospital support services. It is set within beautiful tranquil grounds and is a well-supported team environment.

Learn more about War Memorial Hospital at the following link:

War Memorial Hospital video

This position provides a comprehensive range of nursing services to patients on the Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP). The TACP is located at War Memorial Hospital (Waverley) and provides low level restorative care to TAC to clients in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney as part of the Northern Sector of South-Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD).

The TAC program is a goal oriented, time limited program that provides of multidisciplinary support and low level therapy to older people at the conclusion of a hospital episode, who require more time and support to complete their restorative process, optimise their functional capacity, finalise and access their longer term care arrangements. It operates in the community setting. The TAC team comprises of Social Workers, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Dietitian, Speech Pathologists, Podiatry and Allied Health Assistants.

This role will help facilitate the delivery of an effective, flexible, innovative and integrated services. The role requires participation in quality initiatives within the TAC teams and/or hospital. A demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, evidence based practice, ongoing clinical and professional learning is required.

This position will join the WMH Transitional Aged Care (TAC) team to plan, coordinate and deliver high quality nursing and case management intervention to patients consistent with AHPRA, Uniting, NSW Health and South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards, to achieve patient/client health outcomes within specified timeframes.

This position is aFixed Term Full-time role with possibility extension.Required days of work are Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm/8.30am-5pm. To commence 11th January 2027 for a period of 12 months with potential for extension. An eligibility list will be created for other temporary full / part time roles which may come up within the next few months.

Selection Criteria

1. Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and current NSW Drivers’ license Class C

2. Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in the area of aged care, rehabilitation or other relevant specialty with post graduate qualification or interest in working towards same

3. Demonstrated experience or interest in working in the community including ability to perform comprehensive, client centered nursing assessments, nursing care and case management of older people, in particular those with dementia or with complex health care needs with a rehabilitation focus

4. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

5. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating across all levels and departments within WMH and external stakeholders

6. Experience in delegating and supervising nursing duties to other nursing/care personnel ensuring quality, effective clinical care standards are maintained with efficient use of resources

7. Demonstrated commitment to personal professional development, evidence based practice and quality improvement principles

8. Demonstrated proficiency or willingness to learn contemporary health information systems, inclusive of electronic medical records, MS Office and relevant portals

9. Demonstrated understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and be willing to drive as part of your role.

All Category A NSW Health workers are required to have received an annual seasonal Influenza vaccination or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. COVID-19 vaccinations are strongly recommended for all NSW Health workers.

Enquiries to: Helen Tassell, Transitional Aged Care Manager on (02) 93690438 / 0434 431714 email [email protected]

Alternative contact: Melanie Rohn on 0408752684 or [email protected]

Application Guide:WMH Application Guide

Applications to:War Memorial Hospital TRANSITIONAL CARE - Registered Nurse | Dayforce Jobs

Position Description:Position Description Transitional Care RN

Applications Close: 11.30pm, Sunday 1st November 2026

WMH is proudly committed to the provision of environmentally sustainable health services. WMH operates under Uniting’s values and Code of Conduct which employees are committed to uphold. It is important that the people who work at Uniting have a sense of commitment to our purpose. We are an equal opportunity employer and we select staff based on merit and experience. As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply.