Registered Nurse - Acute Stroke Care Coordinator
Use your advanced assessment, critical thinking and prioritisation skills to improve stroke outcomes and patient flow.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ651401
Location: The Maitland Hospital
Applications Close: Thursday, 2nd April 2026
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.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
About the role
As a Registered Nurse – Acute Stroke Care Coordinator, you’ll coordinate the care of patients presenting with acute stroke, ensuring rapid assessment, timely treatment and seamless multidisciplinary collaboration from arrival through to discharge planning. You’ll take the lead in coordinating acute stroke pathways and responding to stroke alerts, facilitating urgent diagnostics and treatment, and working closely with Emergency, medical, nursing, radiology and allied health teams to keep care moving efficiently.
You’ll monitor key stroke performance measures, contribute to quality improvement, data reporting and education, and act as a clinical resource and advocate for stroke‑affected patients and their families. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Nursing (DDON), the role has no direct reports but carries strong clinical leadership expectations, including supervising and mentoring staff when required, delegating appropriately to Enrolled Nurses (ENs) and Assistants in Nursing (AINs) and responding effectively to changing patient status and emergency situations. Together, these responsibilities allow you to deliver safe, compassionate, person‑centred stroke care in line with evidence, NSW Health values and organisational standards.
About you
You’re a self‑motivated, proactive Registered Nurse (RN) with a strong focus on improving patient outcomes and the confidence to lead in time‑critical situations. You work effectively within an interdisciplinary team, communicate clearly with patients, families and colleagues, and act as a calm, reliable presence when clinical priorities are competing.
You bring:
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Demonstrated ability to work within an interdisciplinary team and build collaborative relationships
- Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads in a complex environment
- Demonstrated use of evidence-based practice and critical thinking in delivering patient‑centred care
These skills and attributes will help you excel in coordinating acute stroke pathways, supporting patients and families to make informed decisions, and partnering with nursing leaders and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high‑quality stroke care.
The Perks
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
✅Proximity to shopping and other services
✅4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
✅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
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For role related queries or questions contact Narinder Kaur on Narinder.Kaur1@invalidemail.com
Information for Applicants:
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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.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@invalidemail.com for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
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