Nurse Practitioner: Residential Aged Care Leader

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

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