Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Department - Ballina
Discover the balance. Enjoy more flexibility, diverse career pathways, the opportunity to learn and grow, salary packaging + more.
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $139,661.16 - $149,538.56 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ551523
About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network, truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond and Clarence Valleys.
If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.
About the role
The Emergency Department at Ballina District Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join their team. In this role, you'll provide high levels of clinically focused nursing care, to improve access to care and address gaps in existing health care services through the provision of a flexible and innovative model of care.
You'll provide clinical and professional leadership as an expert in the field and undertake comprehensive health assessments, as well as collaborating with other members of the health care team to plan, implement and evaluate care. This integrated approach will support best practice and maximise patient care outcomes.
Ballina is surrounded by world-renowned beaches and national parks and has activities for everyone, including bushwalking, surfing, a strong sporting community, and a vibrant café culture. Our airport has direct flights to Sydney and Melbourne. Twenty minutes’ drive from Byron Bay, just an hour to Queensland’s Gold Coast or under two hours to Brisbane.
Join our team and you’ll enjoy:
- Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
- Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
- Growth – access to professional and personal development
- Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
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 Wayne Smith on Wayne.Smith4@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 3 March 2025
NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.
For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au
You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.
This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary and casual positions
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