Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $158,236.73 – $169,429.03 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID REQ700439
Location: Singleton District Hospital
Applications Close: 1st of November 
 

Make a meaningful difference in emergency care and your community

Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in Emergency Department (ED) care and a passion for delivering exceptional, patient-centred healthcare? Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a dedicated and approachable Nurse Practitioner to join the team at Singleton District Hospital, where you can use your advanced clinical expertise to make a genuine difference to patients, families and the wider community.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on an advanced clinical role, providing high-quality, evidence-based emergency care while supporting the ongoing development of the multidisciplinary team. You will work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager, the clinical education team and Visiting Medical Officers to strengthen clinical practice, support colleagues and optimise patient outcomes.

About the Role

As the Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department, you will practise autonomously within your defined scope of practice, using your advanced assessment, diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills to assess, plan, diagnose, treat and evaluate patient care.

You will play an important role in supporting the delivery of safe, timely and effective emergency care, ensuring patients receive the right care to achieve the best possible outcomes. With a strong focus on community needs, you will help foster collaboration between healthcare professionals and support a positive, patient-focused approach to service delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing review of patients presenting to the Emergency Department.

• Developing and implementing evidence-based care plans tailored to individual patient needs.

• Prescribing appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions within your scope of practice.

• Working collaboratively with the Nurse Unit Manager, clinical education team, Visiting Medical Officers and other healthcare professionals to support quality care.

• Providing clinical leadership, guidance and professional support to nursing staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.

• Promoting evidence-based practice, quality improvement and continuous professional development.

• Evaluating clinical outcomes and identifying opportunities to improve patient care and service delivery.

• Building strong relationships with patients, families and community stakeholders to support accessible, coordinated and patient-centred healthcare.

About You

You are an experienced and knowledgeable Nurse Practitioner with demonstrated Emergency Department experience and a genuine commitment to improving health outcomes for the community. You are approachable, collaborative and confident in your clinical decision-making, with the ability to work autonomously while supporting and empowering those around you.

You will bring:

• Recent advanced nursing practice experience in Emergency or Critical Care, supported by clinical leadership, education and management experience.

• Strong assessment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound clinical decisions in a demanding environment.

• A patient-centred approach and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, evidence-based care.

• The ability to consult, collaborate and refer appropriately to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

• A willingness to share your expertise, support the development of colleagues and contribute to a positive team culture.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with patients, colleagues and community stakeholders.

• A commitment to quality improvement, research, ongoing professional development and culturally respectful care.

Essential Criteria

• 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.

• Eligibility to Drive in NSW and ability to travel as required

Why Join Our Team?

At Singleton District Hospital, you will become part of a supportive and collaborative team with a strong culture and a shared commitment to delivering quality care to the local community.

What we can offer you:

• Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development

• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-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

• The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community.  Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience  

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For role related queries or questions contact Bradley Lynch on Bradley.Lynch@health.nsw.gov.au
 

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 PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

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. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.  

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health 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.
 

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. 

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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