Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner - Supportive and Palliative Care

NSW Health; Kingswood; On-site; AUD 217,227,000 - 232,606,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ADO

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Education opportunities

EAP

Fitness Passport

Job summary

NBMLHD is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Transitional Nurse Practitioner for the Supportive and Palliative Care service at Nepean Hospital. You will work across inpatient, outpatient and community settings within Penrith and Hawkesbury LGAs, providing advanced clinical assessment, care planning and symptom management as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will contribute to service development, education and quality improvement initiatives in a dynamic, patient-centred environment,

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA including endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner, eligible to attain authorisation within 3 years.
• Postgraduate qualifications in palliative care or relevant clinical specialty.
• Demonstrated high level knowledge and advanced clinical nursing skills including comprehensive assessment and diagnostics.
• Understanding of supportive and palliative care and ability to lead changes in clinical practice.
• Proven expertise in complex patient-centred consultancy, mentoring, education and quality improvement.
• Advanced clinical leadership, negotiation and problem-solving across a multidisciplinary service.
• Ability to work autonomously with accountability while collaborating with others.
• Current NSW Driver Licence for work-related travel.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner endorsement

Advanced clinical nursing skills

Palliative care leadership

Complex patient consultancy

Clinical leadership

Autonomy in practice

Driver licence

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in palliative care

Job description

Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner - Supportive and Palliative Care

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time

Location: Nepean Hospital

Remuneration: $79.80 – $85.45 per hour

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ691522

Applications Close: 23/09/2026

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 Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).

An exciting opportunity exists for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP) to join our Supportive and Palliative Care Service. This position forms part of a district-wide service delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients with both malignant and non-malignant life-limiting illnesses across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.

Working across the Penrith and Hawkesbury Local Government Areas, you will play a key role in supporting patients and their families through the provision of advanced clinical assessment, care planning and symptom management. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide innovative and flexible models of care that enhance patient outcomes and complement the work of other healthcare professionals.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced clinician who is passionate about delivering compassionate, evidence-based care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families. You will work across hospital and community environments, providing continuity of care and contributing to service development, education and quality improvement initiatives within a progressive and highly regarded service.

We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and compassion. In return, you will have the opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced team, contribute to meaningful patient outcomes and continue to grow your advanced clinical practice in a dynamic healthcare environment. If you are looking for a role where your expertise will have a lasting impact on patients, families and the broader community, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees
• 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

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.

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 3 years.
• Post graduate qualifications in palliative 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 supportive and palliative care 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 a supportive and palliative care service.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and accountability whilst working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel

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