Nurse Practitioner - Incentives Offered

Where Your Expertise Makes a Rural Impact.

Remuneration: $79.80 - $85.44  per hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging + Rural Incentives
Employment Type: Various Permanent and Temporary Opportunities Available 
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Hours Per Week: Up to 38 hour per week 
Location: Inverell | Gamilaroi Country
Requisition ID: REQ688947
Application close date: Sunday 6th September 2026 

About the Role 

We're seeking a confident & experienced Nurse Practitioner with strong Emergency Department experience who enjoys autonomous practice, collaborative teamwork, and delivering high-quality care. You'll join a supportive multidisciplinary team that values clinical excellence, continuous learning, and a positive workplace culture.
We understand that everyone's ideal work arrangement is different. Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time hours, we offer flexibility to help you find an opportunity that suits your lifestyle, so you can build a rewarding career while maintaining the balance that matters to you.

Requirements for the role 

• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and current endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner
• Completion of a Board-approved Nurse Practitioner qualification at master's level or education equivalence as determined by the Board.
• Please Note: Due to the advanced clinical requirements of this role and the nature of the Emergency Department, we are unable to consider applications from Transitional Nurse Practitioners at this time. We welcome applications from endorsed Nurse Practitioners who can practice autonomously within the emergency care setting.
   

What We Offer

We are committed to supporting your success through:

• A comprehensive orientation program to help you settle into your new role.
• Dedicated mentorship and clinical support from experienced leaders.
• Strong networking opportunities with Nurse Practitioners and Transitional Nurse Practitioners across the district.
• Access to established education programs through larger rural referral hospitals.
• Protected administrative time built into your roster.
• A seven-day service model providing broad clinical exposure and experience.
• Salary packaging, rural incentives, and excellent professional development opportunities.
   

This is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a genuine difference to the health outcomes of a rural community.

Live, Work and Thrive in Inverell

Located on Gamilaroi Country, Inverell is a vibrant regional community offering an exceptional rural lifestyle with everything you need close to home. Known as Australia’s Sapphire City, Inverell combines country charm, stunning landscapes and a welcoming community with plenty to explore.
Spend your weekends sapphire fossicking, enjoying local cafés, exploring scenic country drives or relaxing at Copeton Dam. With quality schools, sporting facilities and a strong community spirit, Inverell offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, connect and enjoy a rewarding regional lifestyle.

With regular flights to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, you can enjoy the benefits of rural living while staying connected to major cities.
Inverell Hospital is a busy Rural District Hospital providing a broad range of healthcare services to the local community and surrounding region, including emergency, inpatient, maternity, surgical and renal dialysis services.

Build your career, embrace rural life and become part of a community where your work makes a real difference.

Services include:

• Emergency Department
• Inpatient Services
• Maternity Services
• Surgical Services
• Renal Dialysis Unit
   

Benefits 

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:

• Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.* 
• Access to The Welcome Experience for any employee moving into the LHD for work
• Ongoing education and professional development opportunities
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 
• 4 weeks annual leave and 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) 
• Increase your take home pay with Salary packaging options
• Discounted Gym Options with Fitness Passport
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your wellbeing
   

Want to know more? 
Click here for the Position Description
For role related queries or questions contact Katherine Randall on Katherine.Randall@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional information:

• Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• 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.
• 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 
• 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: 
 
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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