Senior Nurse Practitioner – Aged Care, Gippsland

Skilled Nursing; Wellington; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Gippsland Lakes Complete Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Aged Care team covering East Gippsland and Wellington Shires. The role emphasizes autonomous clinical care, collaboration with GPs, and advanced practice in cognitive impairment management.

You will join a not-for-profit rural health service focused on improving access to comprehensive assessment, care and support for older people, with a framework aligned to professional standards and regulatory guidance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in dementia or specialist aged care in a senior nursing role.
• AHPRA-registered Nurse qualification.
• Endorsement as Nurse Practitioner.
• Experience in the speciality area or comparable role.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous and collaborative clinical care to older people and those with cognitive changes.
• Assess and manage clients with cognitive impairment within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with local GPs and service providers through clear communication.
• Lead interdisciplinary case meetings and care plan development and reviews.
• Ensure practice aligns with Nursing & Midwifery Board standards and regulations.

Skills

Dementia care

Aged care

Collaborative care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

AHPRA registered nurse

Nurse Practitioner endorsement

Job description

Gippsland Lakes Complete Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Aged Care team covering East Gippsland and Wellington Shires. The role emphasizes autonomous clinical care, collaboration with GPs, and advanced practice in cognitive impairment management.

You will join a not-for-profit rural health service focused on improving access to comprehensive assessment, care and support for older people, with a framework aligned to professional standards and regulatory guidance.