Assistant in Nursing Transitional aged care program

Remuneration: $32.85 - $36.04 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Assistant in Nursing

Hours Per Week: 24 hours per week

Location Wallsend Health Campus

Requisition ID: REQ698271

Application close date: Sunday 8th November 2026 Join the Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) team at Wallsend and make a meaningful difference in helping older people recover, regain independence and return home with confidence. Where you’ll be working You’ll be joining a vibrant, community-based team at Wattle Grove Cottage, Wallsend Health Campus, supporting older people as they transition from hospital to home. Working alongside nurses and Allied Health professionals, you’ll help clients with personal care, rehabilitation exercises, transport and everyday activities, providing the practical and emotional support they need to achieve their goals and maintain their independence.

As part of this supportive team, you’ll have the opportunity to build your skills in community care while making a genuine difference in the lives of older people

About The Role As an Assistant in Nursing, you’ll provide hands-on support to clients participating in home-based rehabilitation, assisting them to safely complete daily activities and prescribed exercise programs.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Assisting clients with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Supporting home-based and community exercise programs and therapeutic activities prescribed by Allied Health professionals.
• Assisting with mobility, safe manual handling and falls prevention.
• Providing transport to appointments and supporting clients to access community services as required.
• Offering encouragement and psychosocial support to help clients build confidence and achieve their rehabilitation goals.
• Following documented care plans and working collaboratively with the nursing and Allied Health team to support safe, coordinated care.

About You We’re looking for a reliable, caring and motivated individual who is passionate about supporting older people to maintain their independence and wellbeing in their own homes.

You’ll Bring

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with sensitivity, empathy and respect.
• An understanding of safe manual handling, mobility assistance, falls prevention and risk management.
• The ability to safely carry out care tasks and prescribed exercise programs in accordance with documented care plans.
• The confidence to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
• A flexible and dependable approach, with a genuine commitment to person-centred care.
• A current driver’s licence and the ability to travel within the community as required.

Why Join Our Team? Be part of a welcoming, community-focused team where your contribution helps older people recover, rebuild their confidence and achieve greater independence.

You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced nurses and Allied Health professionals, develop your skills in community care and make a meaningful difference in people’s everyday lives

• Be part of a supportive team – Work alongside experienced nurses and healthcare professionals who will support your learning and development.
• Make a difference every day – Provide practical, compassionate support to patients throughout their dialysis journey.
• Build your healthcare career – Develop valuable clinical and patient-care skills that can support your ongoing career in healthcare.
• 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
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

If you’re passionate about helping older people remain independent and enjoy supporting people to achieve their personal goals, we’d love to hear from you. Click here for the Position Description

Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Tracy Reeves 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 t…