Endorsed Nurse Practitioner - Traralgon and Paynesville

Access Telehealth; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 96,432 - 165,312; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Travel support

Job summary

Access Aged Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver full-scope advanced practice in Residential Aged Care Homes across Traralgon and Paynesville.

You will assess, diagnose, prescribe and care-plan for residents within a collaborative multidisciplinary model, supported by on-site nurses, GPs, telehealth geriatricians and physicians, with dedicated admin and operational support to keep focus on clinical care.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care, gerontology, palliative care or chronic disease management.
• Advanced clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and health promotion.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of aged care legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborative, resident-centred approach with tech proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced assessment, diagnosis, prescribing and care planning for residents.
• Collaborate with on-site nurses, GPs, telehealth geriatricians and physicians.
• Deliver high-quality care with dedicated administrative support.

Skills

Aged care experience

Gerontology

Palliative care

Clinical assessment

Prescribing

Clinical leadership

Quality improvement

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

AHPRA Nurse Practitioner endorsement

Tools

Clinical software

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Nurse Practitioner - Aged Care - Traralgon and Paynesville

Full scope Nurse Practitioner practice. Flexible weekday scheduling.

Snapshot

• Less Paperwork, Better Medicine – Practise within a proactive model focused on continuity of care, early intervention and improved resident outcomes through streamlined systems and dedicated support.
• Competitive Remuneration - An attractive hourly rate reflective of your experience, expertise and advanced scope of practice.
• Clinical Autonomy with Strong Governance – Make independent clinical decisions within a structured and well-supported multidisciplinary environment.
• Consistent Resident Cohort – Build meaningful relationships and provide ongoing care for residents over time.
• Collaborative Clinical Model – Work alongside experienced nurses, General Practitioners, telehealth Geriatricians and Physicians.
• Dedicated Nurse Support – Work alongside experienced Access nurses who assist with coordination, investigations and resident follow-up.
• Minimal Administrative Burden – Dedicated operational support allows you to focus on clinical care rather than coordination and paperwork.
• Flexible Weekday Scheduling – Choose one regular weekday per week in Traralgon, one regular weekday per fortnight in Paynesville, or work across both locations to suit your existing commitments.
• No After-Hours, On-Call or Weekend Requirements – Focus on resident care without the demands of after-hours, on-call or weekend work.
• Travel reimbuirsed
• Travel Support – Reimbursement is available for eligible travel, subject to company guidelines.

The Role

You will provide advanced assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, treatment and care planning for residents within Residential Aged Care Homes. You will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary model alongside on-site nurses, General Practitioners, telehealth Geriatricians and Physicians, with dedicated administrative and operational support so your focus remains on delivering high-quality clinical care.

Opportunities Are Available Across

• Traralgon – one regular weekday per week, 9AM - 5PM
• Paynesville – one regular weekday per fortnight, 9AM - 5PM

Applications are welcomed from Nurse Practitioners interested in either location individually or across both locations.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in aged care, gerontology, palliative care or chronic disease management highly regarded
• Advanced clinical experience in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and health promotion
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication and leadership skills
• Experience in quality improvement and evidence-based practice
• Sound knowledge of aged care legislation and regulatory requirements
• A collaborative, resident-centred approach to care
• Comfortable using technology and clinical software systems
• Current driver's licence, reliable vehicle and professional indemnity insurance

Qualifications

• Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with Nurse Practitioner endorsement

About Access Aged Care

Access Aged Care is redefining how clinicians practise within Residential Aged Care Homes - creating a more sustainable and clinically supported model of care for older Australians.

Backed by the national network of Access Telehealth, our multidisciplinary approach enables Nurse Practitioners to provide proactive, resident-centred care while working alongside General Practitioners, dedicated Nurses, telehealth specialists and streamlined operational systems.

Designed for clinicians who want to continue practising in aged care long-term, without the unsustainable pressures traditionally associated with the sector, our model supports proactive intervention, collaborative care and improved health outcomes for residents.

Our integrated model of care has contributed to measurable reductions in emergency department presentations, unplanned hospitalisations and polypharmacy within partnered Residential Aged Care Homes nationally.

Through our national network of Nurse Practitioners, General Practitioners, nurses and specialists, we support Residential Aged Care Homes and regional communities nationwide while improving access to high-quality healthcare for older Australians.