Community Nurse Practitioner or Transitional Nurse Practitioner - Older Peoples Mental Health

Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking Nurse Practitioner or Transitional Nurse Practitioner with a passion for Older People’s Mental Health? Do you thrive in roles that offer flexibility, leadership, and the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare services? If so, this is the perfect role for you!

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

• The chance to be part of an innovative and evolving role.

• A supportive team environment with experienced clinicians and leadership guidance.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• The satisfaction of shaping a service that makes a real difference in the lives of older people with mental health challenges.

• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees).

• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true work-life 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.

If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can make a real impact, help define a new role, and work in a dynamic, multi-site environment, we’d love to hear from you!

• Work collaboratively with the Older People’s Mental Health team across multiple sites.

• Assist the leadership team in defining and refining the role’s focus and function.

• Provide advanced clinical care, particularly for complex cases within the community.

• Develop partnerships with aged care facilities and other healthcare providers.

• Engage in service development, quality improvement initiatives, and change management.

• Contribute to strategic thinking and innovation in the development of mental health services.

The focus of this position will be on complex care, supporting older consumers with significant mental health needs. You will work in partnership with aged care facilities and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive, patient-centred care. Given that this is a newly created role, there is a strong service development aspect, you’ll be expected to take a proactive role in shaping the position and exploring different models of care. If you enjoy innovation and change, this is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of developing a new service.

Who We're Looking For 

• A Nurse Practitioner or Transitional Nurse Practitioner with experience in mental health, preferably with older people.

• Someone comfortable with ambiguity and capable of helping define and develop a new service model.

• A strategic thinker with strong clinical expertise and leadership skills.

• Someone with the ability to work across multiple locations and collaborate effectively within a diverse team environment.

• A clinician passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to older people with complex needs.

We understand that this role will evolve over time, and you will have the support of a dedicated leadership team to help define its structure. While this presents some challenges, it also offers a unique opportunity to create a role that aligns with both your strengths and the needs of the service.

Requirements

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Nurse Practitioner or working towards Masters of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) or a qualification / Masters level deemed equivalent.
• Eligibility to drive in NSW.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description.
• Find out more about applying for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Ian Rawson on Ian.Rawson@health.nsw.gov.au.

Closing: Sunday, 13th April 2025