Nurse Practitioner

Passionate About Diabetes Care?

Take the Next Step as a Nurse Practitioner at Tamworth Community Health Service

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time(TNPs considered – up to 3 year temporary part time appointment)

Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner

Remuneration: $ $75.42 Per Hour + Salary Packaging + 12% Super

Hours Per Week: 22

Location: Tamworth Community Health Service

Requisition ID: REQ612979

Applications Close: Sunday, 9th November 2025

Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner – Diabetes Service

You will be working alongside a team that provides inpatient and outpatient diabetes care for people of all ages with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and diabetes in pregnancy.

Join Us in Making a Meaningful Impact

We're looking for a passionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP) to provide expert diabetes care in a fast-paced, community-focused environment where your leadership, clinical expertise, and compassion will truly shine.

Where You'll Be Working

Based at the Tamworth Community Health Service, located within Tamworth Hospital, you'll work alongside a small, dedicated team of Registered Nurses and a Dietitian. Together, you'll deliver comprehensive, patient-centred diabetes care across both acute and community settings.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Nurse Practitioner in Diabetes, you'll deliver advanced clinical care using your highly developed nursing knowledge and skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments and managing patients with diabetes
• Initiating and interpreting diagnostic investigations
• Prescribing medications within your scope of practice
• Referring patients directly to other healthcare professionals as required
• Enhancing the interface between acute and primary care services through collaboration and communication with multidisciplinary teams
• You'll provide care to people of all ages across acute, outpatient, and community settings, making a real difference in diabetes management and prevention

About you

You're a skilled and confident clinician who thrives in an autonomous role, balancing clinical expertise with a compassionate approach to patient care.

Key skills and attributes:

• Strong clinical problem-solving, conceptual, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently while fostering teamwork
• Excellent communication and engagement with patients and stakeholders
• Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in diabetes management
• Ability to educate, mentor, and support other staff
• Sound clinical judgement and decision-making

You'll bring

• A collaborative spirit and leadership mindset
• Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic capabilities
• A passion for education, mentoring, and continuous learning

You'll be supported by

• The HNELHD Nursing and Midwifery NP Network and education framework
• A supportive Nurse Unit Manager providing professional and operational leadership
• A multidisciplinary team of nurses, allied health, pharmacy, and medical professionals who value teamwork and communication
• A welcoming environment with comprehensive orientation, supernumerary shifts, and protected development time
• Regular one-on-one support, feedback opportunities, and a commitment to your ongoing growth and success

What we can offer you

• The Welcome Experience

• The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community.

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• Annual Leave - 4 weeks per year (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Paid Parental Leave - Available for eligible employees, supporting true work-life balance
• Salary packaging options - Up to $11,600, plus novated leasing opportunities
• Fitness Passport - Access discounted gym memberships for you and your family, promoting health and well-being
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support services available for staff and their family members

Requirements

• Current endorsement as a Diabetes Nurse Practitioner, or working toward endorsement (Transitional Nurse Practitioners welcome)
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 3 years full-time advanced practice experience in diabetes (within the past 6 years)
• Postgraduate qualifications at master's level (or currently completing) in an NMBA-approved program

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Additional Information

• 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 recruitment process please 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 contact HNELHD- for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and 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:

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