Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time & Part Time (Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $79.81 - $85.45 per hr (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Applications Close: 7 Sept 2026 – 11:59pm
Nurse Practitioner – Emergency Department
Orange Health Service
About the role
An exciting opportunity Orange Hospital Nurse Practitioner Emergency Department.
Emergency Department Nurse Practitioners (ED NPs) are advanced practice nurses who provide autonomous, high-level care for patients, particularly in acute, non-resuscitation, or fast-track settings.
Working within the Emergency Department of Orange Hospital – a trauma centre, interventional cardiology facility and level 5 ED and ICU for the central west enables the Nurse Practitioner to work supported within the busy Emergency Department caring for our community.
The NP is support by a large FACEM and Nursing team to work collaboratively with these team members and autonomously within their scope.
Helping you move to Western NSW
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/makethemove/welcome-experience
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Diane Gardner on 6369 3713 or at Diane.Gardner@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
