Nurse Practitioner

Hunter New England Local Health District; Taree; On-site; AUD 158,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full‑t

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging up to 11,600 + novate

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Welcome Experience

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a passionate Nurse Practitioner for Residential Aged Care—In Reach. Based at Manning Base Hospital, you will deliver acute care to residents in aged care homes, using face-to-face and virtual consultations to ensure right care at the right time.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, lead clinical decision making, and contribute to a growing RAC-I program across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and beyond, enhancing outcomes and

Qualifications

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with APHRA.
• Nurse Practitioner qualification or Masters level deemed equivalent.
• Current driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, specialised acute care to residents in aged care homes.
• Support aged care teams across multiple facilities with a multidisciplinary approach.

Skills

Advanced clinical expertise

Critical thinking

Autonomy with collaboration

People-centred care

Education

APRA RN registration

Nurse Practitioner qualification or Masters

Driver's license

Job description

• Current drivers license.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner

Salary: $158,236.73 – $169,429.03 per annum

Hours: 38 per week

Location: Manning Base Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ697453

Applications Close: Thursday the 29th of October

Lead the way in aged care. Make a lasting difference.

Are you a passionate Nurse Practitioner ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people? Join Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) and help shape the future of residential aged care through an innovative, integrated approach to healthcare.

The Nurse Practitioner Residential Aged Care- In Reach (RAC-I) will be based at the Manning Base Hospital, working with a multidisciplinary team to provide clinical expertise to Residential Aged Care Facilities within Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Taree, the Upper and Lower Hunter with potential for expansion across the Hunter New England LHD.

The successful applicant will provide timely, specialised acute care to residents in the comfort of their own aged care homes, using a combination of face-to-face and virtual consultations. Your expertise will help residents receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time - supporting better health outcomes, enhancing quality of life and reducing avoidable hospital transfers.

What You'll Bring

• Advanced clinical expertise and a passion for aged care excellence.
• Strong critical thinking, clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care.

Essential Requirements

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with APHRA.
• Nurse Practitioner or working towards Masters of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) or a qualification / Masters level deemed equivalent.
• Current drivers license.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinical leaders, the HNELHD Nurse Practitioner Network and a dedicated governance structure, with opportunities to contribute to the ongoing development and profile of this growing service.

What We Can Offer You

• Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Ready to take your advanced practice to the next level?

Bring your clinical expertise, leadership and passion for aged care to a role where you can empower residents, support aged care teams and make a lasting impact across our community.

For role related queries or questions contact Gillian Probert on [e-mail]

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.