Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner - Specialist Dementia Care Program

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District; Penrith; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Day Off (ADO)

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Education & Training opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Transitional Nurse Practitioner to join the Older Persons Mental Health team at Nepean Mental Health Centre. You will provide advanced clinical care, assess complex cases, and work autonomously within a multidisciplinary environment to improve resident outcomes.

The role involves collaboration with aged care providers, families, and clinicians, with scope to initiate diagnostics, prescribe medications, and

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA including endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner or working towards same as per NMBA guidelines.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing or Aged Care.
• Demonstrated high level knowledge in complex patient-centred consultancy and mentoring.
• Ability to lead and implement changes in clinical practice for Older Persons Mental Health and BPSD.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage residents with BPSD and complex mental health conditions in aged care.
• Develop and evaluate individualised care management plans to promote positive outcomes.
• Provide expert consultation and coordination with multidisciplinary teams and families.
• Initiate diagnostics, prescriptions, and referrals as appropriate within advanced practice.

Skills

Advanced clinical nursing

Autonomy in practice

Leadership in teams

Evidence-based practice

Collaborative care

BPSD management

Education

RN Division 1 with AHPRA

NP endorsement (or in progress)

Postgraduate Mental Health Nursing or Aged Care

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Location: Nepean Mental Health Centre Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ701292 Applications Close: 29/10/2026 Position Classification & Renumeration: Dependent on Qualifications: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2: $149,408.11 - $152,392.73 per annum Nurse Practitioner: $158,236.73 - $169,429.03 per annum With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions. The Nepean Mental Health Centre provides inpatient care for people experiencing acute mental health issues through the short-stay Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), the Acute Mental Health Unit, Mental Health High Dependency Unit, and Older Persons Mental Health Unit. We support our Patients by linking them to case managers for ongoing treatment and support within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP) to join our specialist Older Persons Mental Health team, providing advanced clinical care and support to residents in Residential Aged Care Facilities through the Specialist Dementia Care Program (SDCP). In this autonomous and collaborative role, you will assess and manage residents with behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) and complex or high-risk mental health conditions, developing and evaluating individualised care management plans that promote positive outcomes and enhance quality of life. Working closely with aged care providers, families and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide expert consultation, clinical coordination, assessment and advice for residents experiencing acute or complex mental health issues. Using your advanced nursing knowledge and skills, you may initiate diagnostic investigations, prescribe medications and facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals, delivering innovative, evidence-based care that strengthens specialist mental health support within the aged care sector.

If you're passionate about older persons mental health and ready to work in a rewarding advanced practice role, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role

• Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA including endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner or working towards same as per the NMBA Guidelines on endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner, with evidence of eligibility to attain authorisation within 2 years.
• Post graduate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing or Aged Care or relevant clinical specialty.
• Demonstrated high level knowledge and advanced clinical nursing skills including comprehensive assessment, interpretation of diagnostics, implementation of treatment modalities and relevant referral skills applied to a broad range of challenging, complex and changing situations.
• Demonstrated understanding of Older Persons Mental Health and Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) and ability to lead and implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the initiation, utilisation, and review of evidence-based research.
• Proven high level knowledge and expertise in complex patient centred consultancy, practice development activities including mentoring, education, active participation in communities of practice, policy development and quality improvement.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical leadership role, negotiation, liaison, interpersonal and problem-solving skills across Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) services.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and accountability whilst working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Current Drivers Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel

Additional Information

For role related queries or questions contact Graham Miller on [e-mail]

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply. NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards.

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