Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner - Infection Prevention Service
Drive education, quality improvement, and practice change that improves safety and outcomes across multiple hospitals and community services.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $143,851.10 - $154,025.92 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ631232
Location: Location Negotiable (within HNE rural and regional)
Closing: Thursday, 12th February 2026
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.
Where you’ll be working
The Infection Prevention Service is a district-wide service supporting health managers and clinicians to prevent and control healthcare-associated infections across all clinical environments. The service provides expert guidance and standardised best practice aligned with state and national safety requirements.
You’ll be part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team including a Medical Director, Nurse Manager, Antimicrobial Physician and Pharmacist, Clinical Nurse Consultants and Specialists, Epidemiologist, and Administration staff. Executive leadership is based at the John Hunter Hospital Innovation Precinct, with practitioners located across rural and regional services.
This role will be based within a rural or regional setting, with the specific facility negotiated with the successful applicant. The position supports a wide network of Rural Referral Hospitals, District Hospitals, Community Hospitals, Multi-Purpose Services, and Community Health Services across the district. The team culture is collaborative, professional, and strongly focused on safety, innovation, and shared accountability.
About the role
This is a newly established Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner role within the Infection Prevention Service, offering a unique opportunity to shape advanced practice across rural and regional facilities. You will work autonomously while remaining closely connected to a strong district-wide support network.
In this role, you will assess, diagnose, and manage patients within your scope of practice, including prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting diagnostics, and referring to other health professionals as required. You will provide clinical leadership in antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention, and advanced nursing practice, while supporting safe prescribing, de-prescribing, and evidence-based care.
You will contribute to education, governance, quality improvement, and research activities, and play a key role in mentoring clinicians and influencing practice change. Comprehensive orientation, onboarding, and ongoing clinical supervision will support your transition into the role, alongside access to education, professional networks, and senior clinical mentorship. Travel across rural and regional services is a requirement of this position.
About you
This is a senior advanced practice role suited to a Nurse Practitioner who is confident, adaptable, and motivated to make a system-wide impact in rural and regional health. You bring strong clinical judgement, leadership capability, and a commitment to safe, high-quality care.
You will demonstrate:
- 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.
- 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 is received by the Board.
- Advanced clinical expertise in infection control, infectious diseases, antimicrobial stewardship, emergency, primary health, or related settings
- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams and diverse environments
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and workload management skills
- Confidence using digital systems and supporting virtual or telehealth models of care
- A calm, professional, and compassionate approach with a genuine commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement
We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. What matters most is your professionalism, leadership, and drive to improve care and outcomes across rural and regional communities.
Benefits
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
✅Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
✅Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
✅4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
✅Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
✅Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
✅Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
✅Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
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For role related queries or questions contact Jeffrey Deane on Jeffrey.Deane@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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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.
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.
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 to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
Hunter New England 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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