District Nurse Practitioner Coordinator - Location Negotiable within Southern NSW Local Health
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Location: Location Negotiable within Southern New South Wales Local Health District
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $72.55 - $77.68 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ665744
Application Close: 4 June 2026
Interviews Details: Interviews will be scheduled within 10 days of closing date
Support for
- Working within SNSWLHD
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Salary packaging options
- Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
- A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
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What you'll be doing
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) Coordinator is a leadership and coordination role for the nurse practitioner cohort in the District. The role is integral to the strategic direction of enabling and empowering the Nurse Practitioner Model of Care, aligned with the Clinical Services Plan and Strategy 2026.
Working directly with the Deputy District Director Nursing Midwifery, the Ministry of Health and the Nurse Practitioners throughout the District, the NP Coordinator role will:
Coordinate the Local Health District (LHD) Nurse Practitioner (NP) strategic direction and governance for Nurse Practitioners/Transitional Nurse Practitioners (NP/TNP) across the LHD.
- Provide a high level of advice and support to actively engage with the Directors of Nursing and Midwifery to recruit to new Nurse Practitioner roles across Southern NSW LHD (SNSWLHD).
- Leverage their comprehensive understanding of professional, clinical and legislative requirements of NPs to enable the seamless implementation of models of cares, training pathways and professional and clinical governance processes that support whole team approaches and ensure high-quality clinical care of consumers and families.
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
- Demonstrated knowledge of governance arrangements for Nurse Practitioner in NSW and Nationally.
- Demonstrated ability leading teams and to utilise critical thinking and negotiation skills to achieve successful project implementation.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of contemporary professional and operational Nurse Practitioner management, including emerging trends with the nursing profession and expertise at a senior level in the health environment.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal communication and written communication skills, experience in policy development and competence in working with computers.
- Highly developed and proven communication skills that include facilitation and presentation skills; delegation and negotiation skills and the ability to write reports of a high standard.
- Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team
Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
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.
Southern NSW Local Health District 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.
At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported 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.
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 estelle.roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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. www.immi.gov.au
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For role related queries or questions contact Peter-John Leach on 0421 404 511 or Peter.Leach@health.nsw.gov.au
