Nurse Practitioner - multiple locations

Hunter Primary Care

Newcastle City Council

On-site

AUD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

6 days ago

Be an early applicant

Application generator

Don’t send a generic resume — generate a resume and cover letter tailored to this exact role.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a.

Flexible work arrangements

Paid parental leave

Professional development leave

Paid mental health leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible working – full/part time

Job summary

Hunter Primary Care is seeking Endorsed Nurse Practitioners to deliver evidence-based primary health care to older adults living in Residential Aged Care Homes. You will work autonomously while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal health outcomes, focusing on prevention and chronic disease management.

The role offers flexible full-time or part-time arrangements, with mentorship and a supportive team culture to enhance professional development.

Qualifications

RN registered with APHRA and endorsed by NMBA as Nurse Practitioner.
Prescribe & deprescribe medications following guidelines.
Regulatory compliance knowledge in aged care.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, holistic primary health care to older adults in Residential Aged Care Homes.
Work autonomously and with multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes.
Focus on prevention, health promotion and chronic disease management.

Skills

Evidence-based care

Autonomy

Prescribe medications

Regulatory compliance

Clinical communication

Time management

IT literacy

Education

Nurse Practitioner endorsement

RN registration (APHRA)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Hunter Primary Care (HPC) values respect, excellence, integrity and recognition, and have a strong interest in working with people who are committed to improving health in our community. We listen. Care. Connect.
The HPC Nurse Practitioner (NP) service is dedicated in providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to older adults living in Residential Aged Care Homes (RACHs). Our focus is on delivering holistic, patient‑centred care that enhances the quality of life for all residents.

Position Overview:

As an established provider in the community, we are looking for Endorsed Nurse Practitioners in the Manning, Tamworth, Hunter and Central Coast regions to provide compassionate, comprehensive, evidence-based primary health care to older persons living in the RACH setting. You will be fully supported by our experienced NP team and will have access to mentorship in a collaborative work environment. You will work autonomously and closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal health outcomes, focusing on disease prevention, health promotion, and chronic disease management. This is a great opportunity for someone who is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of older persons.

Essential skills, experience and responsibilities:

Currently registered as a registered nurse with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency (APHRA) and endorsed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia to practice as a Nurse Practitioner
Ability to deliver evidenced based, consumer‑centred care within the aged care environment, autonomously and collaboratively, using advanced and extended clinical skills.
Prescribe (& deprescribe) medications and manage treatment plans in line with best practices and regulatory guidelines.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance governing the Aged Care environment
Highly developed communication skills with a demonstrated ability to manage successful working relationships with residents, families, General Practitioners and the clinical services team.
Demonstrated effective time and schedule management to ensure residents expectations and health care goals are met
High-level computer skills

The successful applicant will be required to hold: