Nurse Practitioner

Help Transform Acute Care for Older People Across the Hunter Region

Remuneration:$72.54 - $77.68 per hour Super Salary Packaging
Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time until 30th June 2027
Position Classification:Nurse Practitioner
Hours Per Week:12 hours per week
Location: Newcastle or Maitland
Requisition ID:REQ685873

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd August 2026

Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner passionate about delivering exceptional care to older people Join our Residential Aged Care In-Reach (RAC-I) team and be part of an innovative service that is transforming the delivery of acute care across the Hunter region.
In this rewarding role you will provide advanced clinical care within residential aged care facilities delivering timely high-quality treatment that supports early intervention reduces avoidable hospital presentations and helps residents remain safely in their familiar environment.

About the Role

As a Nurse Practitioner you will work collaboratively with Geriatricians Medical Officers Nurses Allied Health Professionals residents families and carers to deliver expert clinical assessment diagnosis treatment and care coordination within your advanced scope of practice.
You will play a key role in providing resident-centred acute care research education and supporting clinical excellence and contributing to service development within an innovative and growing model of care.

About You

You are a motivated and dynamic clinician with:

• Strong clinical expertise in aged care and/or acute care.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commitment to clinical excellence and ongoing professional development.
  

Essential Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Current Nurse Practitioner endorsement or substantial progress towards Nurse Practitioner endorsement.
• A minimum of three years full-time equivalent experience in an advanced practice nursing role.
• A current unrestricted NSW/Australian Driver Licence

What We Offer

As part of NSW Health you will have access to a range of benefits designed to support your professional development wellbeing and work-life balance including:

• Salary packaging options of up to $11600 per year plus novated leasing options.
• Fitness Passport with access to discounted gym and fitness facilities for you and your family.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supporting the wellbeing of staff and their families.
• Four weeks annual leave pro-rata for part-time employees.
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Opportunities for professional development education and career growth.
• The opportunity to contribute to an innovative and expanding model of care.

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for older people and delivering advanced nursing care in a progressive community-based service we encourage you to apply.

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Additional Information:

• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people aligned with NSW Healths commitment to implementingthe Child Safe Standards.We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe supported and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety welfare and well-being of children and young people actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
• At Hunter New England Local Health District we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse inclusive and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitmentprocessplease let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contactfor confidential support.
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen or a permanent resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Up Websiteis a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information please visit: is a Category B position.Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance withNSW Health policy directivePD2024015: Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor Category B positions prior to new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging:is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases relocation expenses and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contactingSalaryPackagingPLUS!viaor.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range ofbenefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) forfull timeemployees long service leave paid maternity leave and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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