Transitional Nurse Practioner Paediatrics

NSW Health; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health at Blacktown Hospital is seeking a Transitional Nurse Practitioner in Paediatrics to deliver advanced, family-centred care for children with complex needs. Work within an agreed scope, under supervision, to progress toward Nurse Practitioner endorsement.

You will undertake comprehensive paediatric assessments, develop evidence-based plans with families and multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to research-informed practice in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA and advanced practice level eligibility or progression toward Nurse Practitioner endorsement.
• Post graduate qualifications at Masters level in an NMBA approved program or relevant clinical specialty.
• Post registration qualifications in Cardiology or Acute Care with extensive post-registration experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced clinical care: comprehensive paediatric assessments, diagnostic reasoning and investigations to inform decisions.
• Coordinate individualised care with children, families, GPs and MDTs to implement management plans.
• Implement therapeutic interventions including medication management within authorised supervision.
• Drive clinical excellence through evaluation of outcomes and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide clinical leadership and education to colleagues across services for safe, timely care.

Skills

Advanced clinical leadership

Autonomy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Mentoring & education

Policy development

Negotiation

Education

Masters level NMBA approved program

Post registration Cardiology or Acute Care

Job description

Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and their families
Advance your clinical expertise and pathway to Nurse Practitioner endorsement
Lead innovative, evidence-based care within a collaborative multidisciplinary team

Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time (up to 31/10/27)
Position Classification:Nurse Practitioner / Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration:Dependent on Qualification
Hours Per Week:14
Location:Blacktown Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join the team at Blacktown Hospital, part of Western Sydney Local Health District, and contribute to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare to children and families across one of Sydney's most diverse and growing communities.

At Blacktown Hospital, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative healthcare environment where clinical excellence, innovation and professional development are valued. Working alongside experienced healthcare professionals, you will have the opportunity to strengthen your advanced clinical practice while contributing to better health outcomes for paediatric patients.

You’ll benefit from:

A collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that values shared knowledge, clinical leadership and teamwork.

Opportunities to work alongside experienced clinicians and develop advanced paediatric nursing expertise.

A diverse patient population offering rewarding and varied clinical experiences.

A culture that supports evidence-based practice, continuous improvement and high-quality patient care.

The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children, young people and their families across Western Sydney.

What you'll be doing

As a Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP) in Paediatrics, you'll play an important role in delivering advanced, coordinated and family-centred clinical care to children with complex healthcare needs. Working within an agreed scope of practice and under supervised arrangements, you'll apply advanced nursing knowledge, clinical reasoning and leadership to improve patient outcomes while progressing towards Nurse Practitioner endorsement.

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering advanced clinical care: Undertake comprehensive, holistic paediatric health assessments, apply diagnostic reasoning and utilise appropriate investigations to inform clinical decision-making.

Coordinating individualised care: Develop and implement evidence-based management plans in partnership with children, families, carers, GPs and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Implementing therapeutic interventions: Contribute to the planning and delivery of appropriate therapeutic interventions, including medication management and prescribing activities within authorised scope and supervision arrangements.

Driving clinical excellence: Evaluate patient outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to research-informed practice, clinical innovation and quality and safety initiatives.

Providing clinical leadership: Support and educate colleagues, strengthen professional capability and foster effective collaboration across healthcare services to ensure safe, timely and coordinated care.

Registration: Currently registered with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)

Selection Criteria

Registered Nurse with AHPRA and registered to work at an advanced practice level as a Nurse Practitioner with AHPRA. Or working towards the same, with a view to endorsement within 24 months.

Post graduate qualifications at Masters level, in a NMBA approved program of study or relevant clinical speciality

Post registration tertiary qualifications in Cardiology or Acute Care specialising in Cardiology. Extensive post registration experience in Cardiology

Proven high level knowledge and expertise in complex client 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 acute care.

Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and accountability while also working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and multi service environment.

Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia

Applications Close:15 November 2026

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.