Nurse Practitioner – Heart Failure (Transitional Role) – Griffith or Wagga Wagga
Requisition ID: REQ622074
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $143,851.10 - $154,025.92 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 19 December 2025
Vaccination Category: A
Location: Griffith or Wagga Wagga
Lead Heart Failure Care Across the MLHD – Make a Difference where Community and Lifestyle thrive.
About Us
Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is our region’s largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.
At MLHD, you’ll deliver meaningful care across diverse settings, with access to career development opportunities, advanced technology, and comprehensive employee benefits.
About the Opportunity
Join Murrumbidgee Local Health District and make a real difference in the lives of adults living with chronic and complex heart failure. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP/TNP) to provide specialist care across hospital, community, and virtual settings. This is your opportunity to deliver innovative, patient-centred care in a collaborative and supportive environment.
As the Chronic and Complex – Heart Failure NP/TNP, you will:
- Assess, manage, and coordinate care for adults with heart failure
- Support primary care providers and link patients with public services and private specialists
- Use modern technologies to identify high-risk patients and provide virtual and face-to-face care
- Lead a multidisciplinary approach in the community and collaborate with the Chronic Respiratory and Heart Failure Service, Integrated Care Service, and Community Nurses
- Provide clinical guidance, mentorship, and education to colleagues across the region
To find out more, please review the Position Description.
About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Advanced clinical expertise in chronic disease management, ideally in heart failure or cardiology
- Authority to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or demonstrated evidence of eligibility to obtain authorisation within 2 years.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams across acute and community settings
- Strong leadership, teaching, and mentorship skills, with experience in research and quality improvement
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication, including negotiation and computer literacy
- Commitment to patient-centred, evidence-based care, and the use of modern technologies for virtual and face-to-face consultations
- Flexibility to travel extensively across the MLHD region, with a current Class C driver’s licence
Why join MLHD?
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
- Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
- Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
- Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
- Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Kate O’Connor via Kate.OConnor5@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.
Make a Change. Make a Difference.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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