Aged Care Nurse Practitioner - Wagga Wagga Community Health Centre (Lewis House)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $139,661.16 – $149,538.56 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ586356
Applications Close: 29 July 2025
Vaccination Category: A
Outstanding Experiences. Infinite Opportunities.
Here in the Riverina, we treasure your skills and experience and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town.
We’ve prepared oodles of goodies to help you move and settle in, including:
- Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses! Take advantage of novated leasing a new car!
- Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerations
- Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family
- Free confidential counselling services for you and your family
Craving a fresh start somewhere new and interesting? Join the incredible team in the Murrumbidgee District. Jump in at a comfort level that suits you: from a state-of-the-art hospital that will remind you of the city, to a small multi-disciplinary health facility where you literally get to do it all. No matter where you choose, your learning will be nurtured, and you’ll be well supported to operate at the top of your scope.
There is so much to show your family when they come to visit, which is a breeze - you’ll be central to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. (You can always pop home for the weekend on a quick flight if you find a break in your social calendar!)
Want to know more about the community of Wagga Wagga? Visit us here
About Your Role
The Aged Care Nurse Practitioner is responsible for dynamic practice incorporating the application of high level knowledge and skills in extended practice across stable, unpredictable and complex situations.
The Aged Care endorsed Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse educated and authorised to function autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced and extended clinical role. The Aged Care NP role includes assessment and management of the older person.
The Aged Care NP will utilize their expertise and skill to assess clients, make referrals to other appropriate health care professionals, prescribe medications and order diagnostic investigations.
The Aged Care NP role is grounded in the nursing profession's values, knowledge, theories and practice and provides innovative and flexible health care delivery that complements other health care providers.
The scope of practice of the nurse practitioner is determined by the context in which the nurse practitioner is authorised to practice
Learn more about the role and requirements here.
Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD
Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.
Go on, you’ve earned a promotion, a world-class workplace, inspiring colleagues, award-winning staff and patient programs - all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Karen Cranage, Aged Care Assessment Service Manager on 02 9763 3541 or karen.cranage@health.nsw.gov.au now for a confidential chat.
MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
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