Aged Care Nurse Practitioner
Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner with a passion for aged and chronic care? We're looking for a dedicated professional to join our Aged Care Services team in the stunning Lower Mid North Coast of NSW!
Remuneration: $139,661.16 - $149,538.56 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Location: Taree Community Health Service
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ558251
Applications Close: Thursday 20th March 2025
We are excited to be advertising for a Nurse Practitioner experienced in aged and chronic care diseases to join our Aged Care Services team. In this role, you will provide expert clinical care to older adults with complex and chronic conditions, including dementia, cognitive impairments, sleep disorders, depression, and more. This role is key in improving health outcomes for older adults and promoting continuous service improvement in the community.
As a Nurse Practitioner, you will:
- Provide expert clinical care focused on early diagnosis, pre-emption, and reducing hospitalisations for older adults
- Manage complex conditions like dementia, cognitive impairment, sleep disorders, depression, anxiety, weight loss, and falls, through both home and clinic-based services.
- Offering advice and care to prevent and manage complex health issues
- Provide home and clinic-based services, working with a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for patients
- Collaborate with Aboriginal medical services to implement ambulatory care treatment for Aboriginal communities facing aged chronic health issues
- Promoting best practices and early intervention strategies for aged care patients
Where we are located:
Nestled along the beautiful Barrington Coast, Taree, Forster, Tuncurry, and Wingham offer a lifestyle that’s hard to beat. With pristine beaches, lush mountains, and a vibrant community, you’ll quickly see why this is one of the most sought-after areas to live. Enjoy a work-life balance with affordable housing, career growth, and just a few hours’ drive from major cities like Sydney and Newcastle.
Our ideal candidate:
- Is an expert in aged care and chronic disease management
- Can work autonomously, and part of a multidisciplinary team to best cater for our diverse caseload of patients with varying needs
- Has strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise with patients, families, and a variety of health professionals
- Is committed to improving community health services and implementing innovative care models
Essential requirements:
- Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and current endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner or, if transitional, evidence of substantial progress towards endorsement.
- The equivalent of three (3) years' full-time experience in an advanced practice nursing role within the area of intended practice, within the past six (6) years from the date when the completed application seeking endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner (Masters of Nursing-NP) is received by the Board.
- Eligibility to drive in NSW.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
- ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
- Fitness Passport
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) An eligibility list will be created for future permanent and temporary full-time and part-time vacancies
4) We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Kerry Hartcher on Kerry.Hartcher@health.nsw.gov.au
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the 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.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD 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 contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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