Autonomous Neonatal Nurse Practitioner – Lead Care & Outcomes

NSW Health; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 158,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Education opportunities

Job summary

NSW Health at Blacktown Hospital is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to lead advanced neonatal care in a high acuity setting. The role is autonomous with strong multidisciplinary collaboration and a focus on evidence-based practice to improve outcomes for newborns and families.

You will deliver comprehensive assessments, supervise care planning, and support families while driving quality improvement and ongoing professional development within a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA and registered to work at an advanced practice level as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Master’s level NP qualification or working towards board-approved NP qualification within 24 months.
• Demonstrated high level neonatal nursing knowledge and ability to lead clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert autonomous neonatal care and lead clinical decision making.
• Provide advanced assessment, diagnosis and care planning for neonates.
• 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.

Job description

NSW Health at Blacktown Hospital is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to lead advanced neonatal care in a high acuity setting. The role is autonomous with strong multidisciplinary collaboration and a focus on evidence-based practice to improve outcomes for newborns and families.

You will deliver comprehensive assessments, supervise care planning, and support families while driving quality improvement and ongoing professional development within a dynamic hospital environment.