Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner

Overview

Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner - Acute Mental Health - SNSWLHD Inland Network

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Negotiable within the Inland Network
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $139, $149,538.56 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ602486
Applications Close: 7 September 2025
Interviews Details: Interviews will be scheduled within 10 days of closing date

Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

What You'll Be Doing

The Nurse Practitioner provides person-centered care at an advanced nursing practice level incorporating diagnostic and treatment interventions using a high level of knowledge, skills and autonomy to achieve people-focused quality care.

Selection Criteria

• Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) who is endorsed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. OR Registered Nurse with AHPRA working towards Nurse Practitioner endorsement with 5 years post-graduate experience and at least 3 years in the relevant field.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in the absence of a Medical Practitioner to provide quality care together with the capacity to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated exceptional clinical communication through the use of information technology, written and verbal means and sound interpersonal skills with the capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner.
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge in the application of evidence-based practice in implementing individualised person-centered care, diagnostic and treatment interventions at an advanced level with a commitment to quality improvement.
• Evidence of participation in professional development, a commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, willingness to apply and share professional expertise as a resource person and mentor others within the field of practice.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination

This is a Category A position. All new employees must agree to comply with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015. OASV requirements include proof of vaccination against influenza and are compulsory for NSW staff entering Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.

Australian Work Rights

Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, visit the Australian immigration site.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to diversity, inclusion and supporting our people to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. Applicants can request reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. For Aboriginal applicants, the Stepping Up program provides support in applying for NSW Health roles. Visit Stepping Up for more information.

How to Apply / More Information

For role-related queries, contact Tasha Lutz at or via phone on

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