Nurse Practitioner - Emergency

Lead Emergency Care. Inspire Clinical Excellence.


Remuneration: $72.67 - $77.89 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging 
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 35hrs per week 
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Requisition ID: REQ655784
Closing Date: Sunday, 14th June 2026 

Lead the Future of Emergency Care 

Join one of Australia’s busiest and most dynamic Emergency Departments at John Hunter Hospital. Caring for more than 85,000 presentations annually, our Emergency Department is a leading mixed Adult and Paediatric Tertiary Referral Centre and the only Trauma Referral Centre in NSW outside Sydney. 

You will work with a diverse and complex patient cohort, including:

• Trauma and major orthopaedic presentations
• Neurosurgical and neurological emergencies, including acute stroke
• Cardiology and cardiothoracic patients
• Paediatric and adolescent mental health presentations

With the $835 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct opening in 2026, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department designed to redefine patient care and clinical excellence in the Hunter Region.

Practise with Purpose 

As a Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP), you will function autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced clinical role, delivering high-quality, person-centred emergency care.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive and holistic patient assessments
• Initiate and interpret diagnostic investigations
• Prescribe medications and implement treatment plans
• Refer directly to appropriate health care professionals
• Apply advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support optimal patient outcomes

We are seeking a clinician with:

• Advanced clinical assessment and management skills in Emergency care
• Strong nursing leadership capability
• Commitment to research-informed practice and continuous improvement
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to resolve conflict professionally
• A passion for delivering exceptional, person-centred care in a fast-paced environment

Essential 

• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and current endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner or, if transitional, evidence of substantial progress towards endorsement. If not endorsed, the Transitional Nurse Practitioner will be appointed temporarily (up to 3 years) to work towards endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Post Graduate qualification in Emergency Nursing or evidence of working towards attainment with at least 3 years full time post registration emergency experience.
   

Thrive in a Team that Invests in You 

At John Hunter Hospital, we are committed to supporting our people to grow, lead and excel. The role is supported by the Emergency Department Nursing Executive team for professional leadership and patient care decisions, alongside ED Medical staff and multidisciplinary governance teams to strengthen professional development and clinical practice.

Our new team members benefit from:

• Progressive orientation programs
• Ongoing formal and informal education opportunities
• Strong professional leadership and mentoring
• Collaboration with highly skilled nursing, medical and multidisciplinary teams
• Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging options
• Discounted gym options with Fitness Passport 
• Access to Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing 
• Paid Parental leave 

Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Julie Richards on Julie.Richards@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information 

• Hunter New England Health 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.
• 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.
• 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-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support.