Aged Care Nurse Practitioner (TNP) – Full-Time Bathurst

Western NSW Local Health District; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District is seeking a Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP) in Bathurst to deliver advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and care coordination for older people in the community.

The role focuses on preventing avoidable hospital presentations and works closely with Emergency Department, Palliative Care, HITH and inpatient aged care teams to improve patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and care coordination for older people.
• Experience in community aged care and collaboration with ED, Palliative Care, HITH.
• Endorsement as Nurse Practitioner; TNP to become Endorsed NP within 3-year contract.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, timely care to older adults in community settings.
• Collaborate with ED, Palliative Care, HITH and inpatient teams to prevent hospital admissions.
• Support care planning, diagnosis, and treatment in line with NP scope.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Diagnosis

Care coordination

Aged care

Job description

Western NSW Local Health District is seeking a Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP) in Bathurst to deliver advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and care coordination for older people in the community.

The role focuses on preventing avoidable hospital presentations and works closely with Emergency Department, Palliative Care, HITH and inpatient aged care teams to improve patient outcomes across the continuum of care.