By 2036, more than 150,000 patients will look to us for healthcare every year.
At Cabrini Health we champion community, compassion and career fulfilment. Our teams are united by the shared purpose of making a meaningful contribution to exceptional, patient‑centred care in well‑resourced, world‑class facilities that inspire you to perform at your best and continuously grow professionally.
The Service Hospital in the Home (HITH) is Cabrini’s acute outreach service, providing hospital‑level treatment to patients in the comfort of their own homes. The service also delivers care to Post Acute Care and Chemotherapy patients under our Cabrini at Home program.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Hospital in the Home (HITH) Nurse to join our team on a full‑time or part‑time basis, with flexible FTE options available for the right candidate.
Working across a rotating 7‑day roster, including some PM and on‑call shifts, you will deliver high‑quality acute care to patients in their homes. This senior clinical role offers the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, partnering with physicians, specialists and allied health professionals to provide safe, evidence‑based, patient‑centred care.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
- Monitor patient progress and ensure continuity of care.
- Conduct clinical assessments, administer treatments, and manage patient care.
- Provide education to patients and families on health management and recovery.
- Support Cabrini Health’s mission, values, and commitment to excellence.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
- Proven acute and community nursing experience.
- Strong clinical skills in wound care, IV therapy, and CVC management.
- Ability to work independently and respond to clinical deterioration.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Commitment to quality improvement and ongoing professional development.
- A valid driver’s licence and Working with Children Check.
What we offer
- Salary packaging: up to $15,900 tax‑free each year, plus $2,650 meal & entertainment card benefits.
- Convenience: Vibrant Malvern location, close to local shops, cafés and public transport.
- A commitment to health and wellbeing initiatives including discounted access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport.
- Access to a range of retail offers, discounted hospital services and savings on eligible private health fund services.
If you’re passionate about delivering hospital‑level care in the home and want to make a genuine difference in patients’ lives, we’d love to hear from you.
For further information view the full position description or contact Janelle Mitchell, Acting HITH Nurse Manager on 03 9508 1746.
Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate – so don’t wait to get your application in.
Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.
Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.
As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Working for Cabrini
Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for‑purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.
There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state‑of‑the‑art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.
Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.
Our values
Compassion – Integrity – Courage – Respect
MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI
Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID‑19 is highly recommended.
Registered Nurse Grade 3B - Hospital In The Home employer: Cabrini Health
Cabrini Health in Malvern is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and compassionate work environment for its staff. With flexible shift options and a strong emphasis on teamwork, employees have the opportunity to grow their skills while making a meaningful impact on patient care. The organisation fosters a culture of learning and collaboration, making it an ideal place for nursing students to gain valuable experience in acute care settings.
