Transition Care Program Registered Nurse

Be MORE at ECH
ECH is a leading South Australian profit-for-purpose organisation with a 60-year legacy of helping people age productively and independently.

We believe our people drive our success, which is why we’re committed to a culture of MORE:

• More Wellbeing through flexible work

• More Connection through a collaborative team

• More Growth through industry-leading investment in your development

Join us and make a tangible impact in a workplace that values your expertise and supports your ambition.

Your opportunity

As a Transition Care Program Registered Nurse, you'll provide comprehensive assessment, care coordination and clinical management for older people transitioning from hospital to home.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll support clients to achieve their restorative goals, maximise independence and safely connect with ongoing community supports.

You'll manage clients throughout their Transition Care journey, from admission and assessment through to goal monitoring, clinical review and discharge planning. Partnering closely with clients, families, hospitals, GPs and community providers, you'll play a key role in ensuring safe transitions and positive client outcomes

You’ll make an impact by

• Partnering with clients and families to complete comprehensive assessments, develop personalised care plans and establish meaningful restorative goals.

• Coordinating care throughout the Transition Care episode, monitoring progress and supporting clients to achieve greater independence and wellbeing.

• Delivering evidence-based nursing care, including clinical interventions such as wound care, medication management, continence support and chronic disease management.

• Leading discharge planning and coordinating referrals to ensure seamless transitions to community services, Support at Home and other ongoing care pathways.

• Identifying, managing and escalating clinical risks, while maintaining high standards of documentation, compliance and client safety

What you’ll bring

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

• Minimum two years' clinical experience

• Demonstrated experience in community nursing, rehabilitation or aged care

• Experience in comprehensive clinical assessment and care planning

• Current driver's licence

• National Police Check

We would also love you to bring the following skills:

• Strong assessment, care coordination and clinical decision-making skills

• Experience supporting restorative, wellness and reablement approaches to care

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients, families and stakeholders

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and documentation requirements

• A proactive approach to quality improvement and evidence-based practice

• Commitment to helping older people maintain independence, confidence and quality of life

Why join ECH?

We want you to be MORE with us. We’re passionate about supporting our people through wellbeing programs, opportunities for career growth and competitive benefits. You’ll enjoy all of this in a supportive work environment where you can create meaningful connections with colleagues who have your back.

Why join ECH?

We want you to be MORE with us. We’re passionate about supporting our people through wellbeing programs, opportunities for career growth and competitive benefits. You’ll enjoy all of this in a supportive work environment where you can create meaningful connections with colleagues who have your back.

What does this mean for you?

• As part of a not-for-profit organisation, you can enjoy salary packaging benefits of up to $18,549 per year to reduce your taxable income

• We support your health and fitness with free access to ECH gyms and discounted wellness services

• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and access to the Moving Mindz app-based wellness program

• Opportunities to connect with your ECH community through annual employee team dinners, Christmas celebrations and town hall gatherings

• Grow your career through mentoring programs, supported scholarships and annual performance & development planning (PDP)

For more information on our benefits and what it’s like to work at ECH, visit our careers page. https://www.ech.asn.au/careers

Ready to be part of something special?

Join us and help older South Australians get MORE out of life.

We will review applications as they come in and move quickly to secure the right candidate. Applications close Sunday 6th September 2026

We recognise great candidates come with different circumstances. While full-time is preferred, part-time and job share applications will be fully considered to ensure the best fit for our clients, team and the role.

For more information, please contact ******@ech.asn.au

We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply, including those living with a disability, from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds, part of the LGBTI community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. If you require reasonable adjustments or would like to share your pronouns at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know.

In submitting your application, you agree to our ECH Recruitment Process Terms and Conditions