Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department - Port Macquarie Base Hospital

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $72.55 - $77.68
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ657418
Advertising Closes: 20 May 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Australian Work Rights Visa).  You must attach to your application in order to progress.  

What you'll be doing
The Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner (NP/TNP) will work autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced and extended nursing clinical role, meeting the clinical demand of the Emergency Department, within their defined and agreed scope of practice and formulary including patients with chronic and complex care. 

The NP/TNP is an expert in chronic and complex health conditions and supports the development of best practice emergency care plans and coordination of discharge plans from the ED for identified high risk patients with chronic and / or complex medical diagnosis that present to the ED. 

Contribute to clinical excellence through research, teaching, consulting and providing leadership to the nursing profession. 
     
Coordination of health care activity and referral to, and liaison with, external community agencies and services relevant to their conditions. 

Why Join Us?
🌟 Join our dynamic Team: Enjoy working with a caring, kind, multidisciplinary team who are professional, focused and ready to welcome you and help you settle in.
🌅 Prime Location: Nestled in the heart of Port Macquarie, our state-of-the-art centre is surrounded by beautiful beaches, rainforest’s, and a vibrant local community. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or simply love a relaxed lifestyle, you'll find plenty to explore and enjoy.
📈 Professional Growth: We believe in nurturing our team’s skills and career development. You’ll will be encouraged and supported to continue life-long learning.
🏥 Innovative Centre: Our centre is committed to providing the highest standard of care and embracing innovations that improve patient outcomes.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit. 
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. 

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please refer below to contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager. 

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.  

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ 

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s.  These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx. 

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.