Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner

Join our compassionate and dynamic team at Inverell Hospital Emergency Department, where your expertise will make a difference in the heart of a vibrant rural community.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $139,661.16 - $149,538.56 Per Year + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Inverell | Gamilaroi Country
Requisition ID: REQ567285
Applications Close: Sunday 11th May 2025

About the role:

We are seeking a compassionate, dynamic, and highly motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP) to join the outstanding team at Inverell Hospital’s Emergency Department. This is a rewarding yet demanding role, ideally suited to individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our rural community.

As a valued member of our team, you will contribute to a culture that prides itself on clinical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. You’ll enjoy a warm and collegial work environment, where humour and support go hand-in-hand with professionalism and purpose.

In this role, you will be instrumental in providing advanced emergency care within your scope of practice to the people of Inverell and surrounding regions. You will work alongside an experienced team including a Clinical Nursing Unit Manager, senior Registered Nurses, and Medical Officers. Comprehensive support will be provided through direct supervision and mentorship from the Health Service Manager, Nursing Unit Managers, and a wider network of Nurse Practitioners across the health district.

We are proud to offer:

• A full orientation program and ongoing professional development opportunities

• Access to a strong peer network of NPs and TNPs throughout the district

• Connection to an established educational program via larger rural referral facilities

• Dedicated administrative time built into your role

• A seven-day service model, ensuring well-rounded exposure and experience

• Strong preference for NPs, though TNP applicants are warmly encouraged and will be supported in their transition

This is a rare and fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a regional setting, while being backed by a collaborative and supportive healthcare community.

Where you’ll be working:

Inverell, known as Australia’s Sapphire City, is a historic town on the Macintyre River, famous for its gemstone hunting at Billabong Blue Sapphire Fossicking Park and other local sites. The town offers charming boutiques, coffee shops, and scenic countryside drives, with easy access to flights from Inverell airport, including 1-hour flights to Brisbane and regular flights to Sydney and Melbourne. Enjoy a variety of leisure activities, including water sports at Copeton Dam, and participate in local sporting groups like hockey, soccer, football, and running clubs, with the coast, Brisbane, and Sydney just a few hours’ drive away.

Inverell Hospital is a busy Rural District Hospital. Departments within the hospital include the Emergency Department, Renal Dialysis Unit, In-Patient Unit, Maternity and Surgical Services. Students in Nursing, Assistants in Nursing, Enrolled Nurses, Registered Nurses and Midwives all form part of our dynamic workforce. 

Our emergency department operates a 24-hour comprehensive emergency service catering to critical and acute care patients. We boast a team comprising a 24-hour onsite doctor and two dedicated staff members with additional triage nurses Monday to Friday and a clinical Nursing Unit Manager to support.



At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer: 

• Access to The Welcome Experience for any employee moving into the LHD for work
• Ongoing education and professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• 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 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 
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 
  
  
  

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
• Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) 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.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Requirements: 

Our successful candidate will possess the following: 

• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and current endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner or, if transitional, evidence of substantial progress towards endorsement. If not endorsed, the Transitional Nurse Practitioner will be appointed temporarily (up to 3 years) to work towards endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner.

Want to know more? 

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

For role related queries or questions contact Katherine Randall on Katherine.Randall@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 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. 

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.
 
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.  

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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