Nurse Practitioner or Transitional Nurse Practitioner - Mental Health Intake Services
Be the first to pioneer a brand-new Nurse Practitioner role transforming mental health care access for rural and regional communities across Northern NSW.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner or Transitional Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $13,9661.16 - $149,538.56 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ588595
Location: James Fletcher Hospital, Newcastle
Closing: Sunday, 17th August 2025 (interviews tentatively booked for Thursday, 21st August)
Be part of a first-of-its-kind opportunity to reshape rural and regional mental health care.
We're excited to offer a unique, newly funded Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP) position based at James Fletcher Hospital, where you'll play a pivotal role in strengthening access to mental health care across the New England and Northwest regions of NSW.
This is not a teaching or research-heavy role—this is hands-on, high-impact clinical work. You’ll be a key player in improving how individuals in rural and regional communities access timely, appropriate, and integrated mental health assessments—particularly those presenting to Emergency Departments.
Why This Role Is Different
- Brand New Role: The first NP role of its kind within our Mental Health Intake Services.
- Clinical Focus: Deliver autonomous, advanced practice mental health care with real impact.
- Collaborative Autonomy: While most work is individualised, you'll partner with ED teams, psychiatry, and the multidisciplinary intake network.
- Scope to Shape: Help define, refine, and evolve the NP model—backed by strong nursing and psychiatry leadership.
- Virtual Reach: Extend care via face-to-face or virtual means to meet rural communities where they are.
About the Role
You’ll be:
- Providing evidence-based, advanced mental health care to consumers across intake and emergency settings.
- Leading mental health clinical interventions, assessments, and care planning with a high degree of independence.
- Collaborating closely with ED staff, psychiatrists, GPs, and community providers to deliver seamless, person-centred care.
- Mentored by a clinical lead psychiatrist and supported by a strong local nursing and leadership structure.
- Helping shape the future scope of the Nurse Practitioner function across the service.
- Whether you’re already endorsed as an NP or currently completing your Master's toward endorsement (TNP), we want to hear from you.
What You'll Need
- Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
Either:
- Nurse Practitioner endorsement, or
- Currently undertaking a Master's of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) or equivalent.
- Demonstrated clinical leadership, diagnostic and prescribing skills, and a commitment to equity and excellence in care delivery.
Location & Impact
- Based in Newcastle at James Fletcher Hospital.
- Integral to HNELHD Mental Health Intake Services, with a special focus on supporting care delivery in rural communities.
- Helping close the mental health care gap for the New England and Northwest.
Your First 6 Months
- Integrate into a highly skilled and supportive team.
- Develop a deep understanding of virtual intake processes.
- Help co-design and pilot new models of care aligned with regional needs.
- Start making a tangible difference in consumer experience and outcomes.
Benefits:
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part 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
Ready to Make History in Mental Health?
If you’re driven to lead, innovate, and care, this is your moment. Apply now and become a foundation member of something truly transformational.
Apply today and shape tomorrow’s care.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Madison Watts on Madison.Watts@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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 PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
