Autonomous Neonatal Nurse Practitioner — Lead Advanced Care

Western Sydney Local Health District; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 158,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District – Blacktown NSW is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide expert, autonomous and collaborative care for neonates and their families. You will lead advanced clinical decisions, prescribing and implementing interventions within scope, and coordinate care as a primary provider or part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role focuses on high-acuity neonatal care, with opportunities to drive quality improvement, mentor staff, and contribute to better

Qualifications

• Advanced neonatal clinical assessment and care planning.
• Autonomous clinical decision making within scope.
• Leadership in complex neonatal care and family education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert neonatal assessment, diagnosis and care planning.
• Prescribe and implement therapeutic interventions within scope.
• Lead and coordinate care as a primary provider or within a team.
• Support and educate staff, patients and families.
• Drive quality improvement through evidence-based practice.

Skills

Neonatal care

Autonomy

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Nurse Practitioner qualification

Job description

Western Sydney Local Health District – Blacktown NSW is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide expert, autonomous and collaborative care for neonates and their families. You will lead advanced clinical decisions, prescribing and implementing interventions within scope, and coordinate care as a primary provider or part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role focuses on high-acuity neonatal care, with opportunities to drive quality improvement, mentor staff, and contribute to better