Urgent Care Centre (UCC) Nurse Practitioner

Yarrawonga Health; Yarrawonga; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare service in Australia seeks a Nurse Practitioner for its Urgent Care Centre. In this full-time role, you will provide advanced clinical care, assess and manage patient presentations, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will hold a Master's-level Nurse Practitioner endorsement and possess strong clinical skills, alongside an unwavering commitment to quality improvement and team collaboration. This position offers development opportunities and a chance to impact the community significantly.

Benefits

Monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO)

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Meaningful community impact

Qualifications

• Must have a Master's-level Nurse Practitioner endorsement.
• Advanced clinical skills in emergency/urgent care needed.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced, autonomous clinical care within the Urgent Care Centre.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage UCC presentations.
• Contribute to clinical leadership and education initiatives.

Skills

Master’s-level Nurse Practitioner endorsement

Advanced clinical skills in emergency/urgent care

Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving ability

Commitment to quality improvement, research and safe practice

Excellent communication skills

Ability to support and mentor staff and students

Education

Current AHPRA registration

Job description

Urgent Care Centre Nurse Practitioner

Permanent Full Time (1.0 EFT) + Monthly ADO

Yarrawonga Health – Clinical Services

About the Role

In this permanent full-time role, you will provide advanced, autonomous clinical care within our busy Urgent Care Centre. Working within your endorsed scope of practice, you will assess, diagnose, treat and manage UCC presentations while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team.

You will also contribute to clinical leadership, education, quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives that support excellence in patient care.

What You’ll Bring

• ✔ Master’s-level Nurse Practitioner endorsement
• ✔ Advanced clinical skills in emergency/urgent care
• ✔ Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving ability
• ✔ Commitment to quality improvement, research and safe practice
• ✔ Excellent communication, documentation and teamwork skills
• ✔ Ability to support and mentor staff and students
• ✔ Current AHPRA registration and mandatory clearances/checks

Why Join Us?

• • Monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• • Opportunities for professional development, leadership and service innovation
• • A supportive and collaborative team environment
• • The chance to make a meaningful difference in a vibrant rural community

About Yarrawonga Health

We are a values-driven health service committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. You’ll be part of a team that embraces integrity, compassion and excellence in everything we do.

Diversity & Inclusion

Yarrawonga Health is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, abilities, backgrounds, identities and experiences — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and empowered to contribute.

If you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, this is your moment.

📞 Want to Know More?

For a confidential chat about the role, contact:

Chris Gartside

Executive Director of Clinical Services

✉️ [e-mail]

✅ How to Apply

Submit your application via:

🌐 www.yh.org.au/Careers/Positions-Vacant

Include:

• A briefcover letter
• YourCV
• Responses to theKey Selection Criteria

🗓️Applications close: 14th December 2025

* Interviews may be conducted prior to closing date

** Successful applicant may be appointed prior to closing date