Transitional Nurse Practioner Paediatrics

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 145,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District at Blacktown Hospital is seeking a Transitional Nurse Practitioner (Paediatrics) to deliver advanced, family‑centred care to children with complex health needs. Working within an agreed scope of practice and under supervision, you will advance clinical practice while fostering collaboration across a multidisciplinary team.

This part-time role offers opportunities to develop paediatric nursing expertise, support evidence‑based practice, and progress toward

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA (Division 1)
• Masters-level postgraduate qualification in NMBA-approved program
• Postgraduate qualifications in Cardiology or Acute Care
• Demonstrated advanced clinical leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Ability to work with autonomy in a high-stakes environment
• Current Australian Driver's Licence

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced paediatric clinical care and holistic assessments.
• Coordinate individualized care with children, families, GPs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to planning and delivering therapeutic interventions within approved scope.
• Drive clinical excellence through outcome evaluation and quality initiatives.
• Provide clinical leadership and education to colleagues across services.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Autonomy

Teamwork

Education

Masters level qualification

Postgraduate cardiology/acute care

Job description

Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families Advance your clinical expertise and pathway to Nurse Practitioner endorsement Lead innovative, evidence-based care within a collaborative multidisciplinary team Employment Type: Temporary Part 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 contributing to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare to children and families across one of Sydney's most diverse and growing communities.

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.

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.

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 will 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.

Essential Criteria

• 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.