Endorsed Nurse Practitioner Rapid Access Clinic

Requisition Number: REQ682429
Employment Type: Permanent Full - Time 
Remuneration: $158,236.73 - $169,429.03  per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Position Classification:  Nurse Practitioner 
Hours per week: 38 
Applications Close:  3 September 2026
Vaccination Category: A  
Location: Wagga Wagga

Advanced Practice. Rapid Response. Exceptional Care.

About the Opportunity

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) within the Rapid Access Clinic and Urgent Care Service plays a pivotal role in delivering timely assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients presenting with Triage Category 3 and 4 conditions. 

Referrals are received from a variety of sources, including General Practitioners, community-based health services, pharmacists, NSW Ambulance, Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs), outpatient clinics, and the Emergency Department. 

Working autonomously within their endorsed scope of practice and collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, the NP provides advanced clinical care for a wide range of presentations, including minor orthopaedic injuries, musculoskeletal conditions, soft tissue injuries, lacerations, wounds, respiratory and urinary tract illnesses, and other low to moderate acuity conditions. 

The NP is authorised to order, interpret and action diagnostic investigations, including pathology and medical imaging, prescribe medications, perform procedures such as suturing and wound closure, apply and manage plaster casts and immobilisation devices, provide complex wound care, and coordinate specialist referrals and follow-up care. 

Through advanced clinical decision-making and evidence-based practice, the Nurse Practitioner enhances access to care, reduces unnecessary Emergency Department presentations and hospital admissions, and supports the delivery of the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

As a Nurse Practitioner (NP) within the Rapid Access Clinic and Urgent Care Service you will be responsible for:
 

• Provide autonomous, advanced clinical care within an agreed scope of practice. 
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnose, prescribe and manage patient care.
• Deliver evidence-based care and respond to clinical emergencies and deteriorating patient
• Provide clinical leadership, consultation, collaboration and appropriate referrals.
• Lead quality improvement, research, policy and guideline development. 
• Supervise, mentor and support the development of nursing staff.
• Maintain a clinical learning and development plan to expand scope of practice. 
• Ensure compliance with NSW legislation, NSW Health policies and National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.
   

To find out more, please review the Position Description.

About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse / Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with equivalent of three years fulltime experience in an advanced nursing role.
• Authority to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.
• An ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team and across acute and community settings.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with proven interpersonal and negotiation skills, inclusive of highly developed skills in computer literacy with word processing and database programs.
• An ability to provide leadership along with extensive expertise in teaching and education and evidence of participation in research and quality activities.
• Evidence of a current Class C drivers licence and ability and willingness to travel for work purposes.

Why join MLHD?
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District 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.
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• 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 Jacquelyn Hilton, via Jacquelyn.Hilton@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.
Your application will need to include:

• A current CV
• A cover letter
• Responses to the application questions

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander,  you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.