Nurse Practitioner - Aged Care
Shape the future of aged care with a dedicated team that values excellence and compassion.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $143,851.10 - $154,025.92 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ643666
Location: Taree Community Health Service
Applications Close: Sunday, 1st March 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
Based in Taree on the beautiful Lower Mid North Coast, you’ll join the Hunter New England Health Aged Care Services team - a values-driven service dedicated to excellence, cultural respect and person-centred care. This role offers the best of both worlds: a fulfilling professional challenge and the relaxed regional lifestyle that Taree is known for. You’ll work across hospital, community and residential settings, collaborating with medical, nursing, allied health and community partners to deliver seamless support across the aged care journey.
About the Role
As a Nurse Practitioner (Aged Care), you’ll bring advanced clinical knowledge and leadership to provide high-level, evidence-based care to older people across a variety of settings. Working autonomously within your endorsed scope, you’ll make clinical, diagnostic and prescribing decisions, while collaborating closely with geriatricians and the multidisciplinary team to design and implement integrated management plans that improve safety, quality and the experience of care.
You’ll also play a key role in supporting the Residential Aged Care in Reach (RACI) program, helping to reduce hospital admissions through early intervention, pre-emptive assessment and coordinated home and clinic-based care. The role focuses on managing chronic and complex conditions such as cognitive impairment, dementia, sleep disorders, depression, anxiety, functional decline and falls.
Beyond direct care, you’ll contribute to service planning, quality improvement, and education, supporting the ongoing growth of aged care nursing practice across the region.
About You
You’re an experienced and autonomous Nurse Practitioner (or close to endorsement) with a passion for improving the health and wellbeing of older people. You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, using your advanced skills to guide and influence practice.
You demonstrate:
✨Proven expertise in aged care assessment, diagnosis and management
✨Strong communication and mentoring skills to support nursing and clinical colleagues
✨A commitment to evidence-based practice, research, and continuous improvement
✨Initiative and adaptability in managing complex, unpredictable clinical situations
If you’re ready for a role where your expertise makes a direct difference - and where you can grow your career while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of regional New South Wales - we’d love to hear from you.
Essential Requirements:
You Bring:
✨Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and current endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner or, if transitional, evidence of substantial progress towards endorsement.
✨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 (Masters of Nursing-NP) is received by the Board.
✨Eligibility to drive in NSW.
The Perks
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
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 Mary Saville on Louise.Saville@health.nsw.gov.au
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
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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.
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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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