St George Hospital - Transitional / Nurse Practitioner - Neurology - PFT

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $139,661.16 - $149,538.56 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ601438
Applications Close: 14 September 2025

REQ601438 - St George Hospital - Transitional / Nurse Practitioner - Neurology - PFT

The Role

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees. All staff are expected to take reasonable care that their actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others, that they comply with any reasonable instruction that is given to them and with any reasonable policies/procedures relating to health or safety in the workplace, as well as notifying any hazards/risks or incidents to their managers. 

The Transitional/Nurse Practitioner will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills contained in the four domains: clinical, education, research and leadership which are integrated across four clinically focused standards. Assess using diagnostic capability, plans care and engages others, prescribes and implements therapeutic interventions and supports health systems. Will use key elements of care which are guided by the NMBA Nurse Practitioner Standards and include comprehensive health assessment, initiation and interpretation of diagnostic investigations to inform clinical decision making, use knowledge, assessment and diagnostics to formulate diagnoses, plan care and therapeutic interventions using evidence-based knowledge, collaborate and consult with other health professionals and engage in reflective practice and accountability on the care provided. 

Benefits

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

   

   

Selection Criteria

1. Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia including endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner or enrolled in an NMBA approved Nurse Practitioner program of study.
2. Post graduate qualifications at Masters level, in a NMBA approved program of study or working towards same.
3. Demonstrated high level knowledge and advanced clinical nursing skills including comprehensive assessment, interpretation of diagnostics, implementation of treatment modalities and relevant referral skills applied to a broad range of challenging, complex and changing situations.
4. Demonstrated understanding of the Neurology care delivery system and ability to lead and implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the initiation, utilisation and review of evidence-based research.
5. Proven high level knowledge and expertise in complex client centred consultancy, practice development activities including mentoring, education, active participation in communities of practice, policy development and quality improvement.
6. Demonstrated advanced clinical leadership role, negotiation, liaison, interpersonal and problem-solving skills across Neurology.
7. Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and accountability while also working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and multi service environment.
8. Demonstrated recent experience in the specialty field in an acute care facility.

Need more information? 
 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
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For role related queries or questions, please contact Lorena Matthews via email at Lorena.Matthews@health.nsw.gov.au

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-STG@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants

• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.