Nurse Practitioner - Incentives Offered

Hunter New England Local Health District; Inverell; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Rural incentives

Welcome Experience

Allocated days off

Job summary

Inverell Hospital, part of Hunter New England Local Health District, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join its rural Emergency Department team. You will practise autonomously within your endorsed scope, assessing and managing a wide range of emergency presentations while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

You'll bring current AHPRA registration and Nurse Practitioner endorsement, a board-approved master's or equivalent, and strong ED experience with sound clinical judgement.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration and Nurse Practitioner endorsement.
• A Board-approved master's qualification or recognised equivalent.
• Strong Emergency Department experience, clinical judgement and decision-making skills.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Practise autonomously within endorsed ED scope.
• Assess and manage diverse emergency presentations.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a rural ED setting.

Skills

Emergency Department experience

Autonomous practice

Nurse Practitioner endorsement

Clinical judgement

Collaborative approach

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Application Close date: Sunday 1st of November 2026

Advance Your Career. Make a Lasting Impact. Discover Inverell.

Remuneration: $79.80 - $85.44 per hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging + Rural Incentives

Employment Type: Various Permanent and Temporary Opportunities Available

Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner

Hours Per Week: Up to 38 hour per week

Location: Inverell | Gamilaroi Country

Requisition ID: REQ703097

Take the next step in your Nurse Practitioner career at Inverell Hospital, where your advanced clinical skills and expertise will make a meaningful difference in rural emergency healthcare.

Join our supportive multidisciplinary Emergency Department team, where you'll practise autonomously within your endorsed scope, assess and manage diverse emergency presentations and deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

With permanent and temporary opportunities available, enjoy a rewarding career, make a lasting impact on your community and embrace the benefits of rural living.

Bring Your Experience. Share Your Expertise.

You’ll Bring

• Current AHPRA registration and Nurse Practitioner endorsement.
• A Board-approved master's qualification or recognised equivalent.
• Strong Emergency Department experience, clinical judgement and decision-making skills.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care.

Please note: Applicants must be fully endorsed Nurse Practitioners with the ability to practise autonomously in an Emergency Department. Transitional Nurse Practitioners cannot be considered.

Why Choose Inverell Hospital?

At Inverell Hospital, you'll find more than a rewarding position. You'll become part of a dedicated rural healthcare team where your knowledge, experience and contribution genuinely matter.

What You Can Look Forward To

• Greater clinical independence: Use your advanced skills and expertise to make a direct impact on patient care.
• A supportive team environment: Work alongside experienced healthcare professionals who value collaboration and shared knowledge.
• Variety in your work: Experience a broad range of clinical presentations and challenges within a rural Emergency Department.
• Professional growth: Access ongoing learning opportunities and connections with Nurse Practitioners across Hunter New England Health.
• Attractive rural benefits: Enjoy competitive remuneration, salary packaging and applicable rural health incentives.
• A lifestyle worth embracing: Find a rewarding balance between your professional ambitions and life outside of work.

Discover Inverell – A Career and Lifestyle to Love

Located on Gamilaroi Country in the beautiful New England region, Inverell offers the perfect balance of a rewarding career and relaxed rural living.

Known as the Sapphire City, Inverell boasts stunning countryside, a welcoming community and plenty to explore, from local cafés and walking trails to outdoor adventures at Copeton Dam.

At Inverell Hospital, you'll join a supportive healthcare team delivering essential emergency, inpatient, maternity, surgical and renal services to the local community and surrounding region.

Benefits

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
• Access to The Welcome Experience for any employee moving into the LHD for work
• Ongoing education and professional development opportunities
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave and
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• Increase your take home pay with Salary packaging options
• Discounted Gym Options with Fitness Passport
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your wellbeing

For role related queries or questions contact Katherine Randall on [e-mail]

Additional Information

• Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact [e-mail].
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [e-mail]
• 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.

Information For Applicants

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: http://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 HNELHD 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.

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