Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner

Hunter Primary Care; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Flexible work arrangements

Paid parental leave

Professional development leave

Study leave

Paid mental health leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible working arrangements - full/‑

Job summary

Hunter Primary Care is seeking endorsed Nurse Practitioners to deliver compassionate, evidence-based primary health care for older adults in Residential Aged Care Homes. You will work autonomously, with mentorship support, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise residents' health and quality of life.

You will prescribe and deprescribe medications, manage complex conditions, and ensure regulatory compliance while focusing on prevention, health promotion, and patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with APHRA registration and NP endorsement.
• Ability to deliver evidence-based, consumer-centred care in aged care.
• Prescribe/deprescribe medications per guidelines.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance in aged care.
• Strong communication with residents, families and GPs.
• Demonstrates effective time and schedule management.
• Proficient with computers and clinical software.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care to older adults in Residential Aged Care Homes.
• Work autonomously and with multidisciplinary teams to optimise health outcomes.
• Manage treatment plans and medications in line with best practices.
• Ensure regulatory compliance within aged care settings.
• Promote disease prevention and health promotion.
• Engage in mentorship and collaboration with NP colleagues.

Skills

Prescribe medications

Autonomous practice

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Time management

Computer skills

Education

Registered Nurse (APRA)

Endorsed Nurse Practitioner

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 or Transitional 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:

• NDIS Workers Clearance
• National Police Check Clearance.
• Professional Indemnity Insurance (Endorsed Nurse Practitioners)

Why Join Us?

• Generous salary packaging available up to $15,899 per annum
• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development leave and study leave
• Paid mental health leave
• A supportive and motivated team culture
• Dynamic interdisciplinary team of passionate professionals
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible working arrangements - full time or part-time