Nurse Practitioner or Transitional Nurse Practitioner - Hybrid Wound Management Service
Lead innovative, hybrid wound care across coastal and rural NSW as a Nurse Practitioner based at Manning Hospital, where your expertise transforms lives and systems.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner or Transitional
Remuneration: $139,661.16 - $149,538.56 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ589467
Location: Manning Hospital | Taree
Closing: Wednesday, 30th July 2025
Champion innovation in wound care while enjoying a coastal lifestyle at Manning Hospital.
Are you ready to step into an advanced practice role that merges clinical autonomy, strategic leadership, and regional impact? Join us in this exciting opportunity to lead a Hybrid Wound Management Service at Manning Hospital, a progressive rural referral hospital nestled in Taree, on the stunning Mid North Coast of NSW.
About the Role
In this pivotal position, you'll join an innovative model of care established in 2024, delivering tiered virtual wound consultations alongside scheduled in-person clinics. While based at Manning Hospital, you'll extend your reach to rural communities via outreach and telehealth, helping reduce preventable hospital admissions and emergency presentations.
Whether you’re a qualified Nurse Practitioner or a Transitional NP seeking supportive development, this role is your chance to make a difference across a wide geographical footprint — and shape the future of regional wound care.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Hybrid role combining virtual care with rural outreach – no two days are the same
- Supportive onboarding with structured orientation, mentorship, and clinical supervision
- Access to cutting-edge digital platforms and telehealth tools
- Ongoing professional development, interdisciplinary learning, and leadership opportunities
- A chance to contribute to system-wide change through the Leading Better Value Care (LBVC) initiative
- 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
What You’ll Do
- Lead wound care clinics, triage referrals, and deliver early interventions
- Collaborate with medical, nursing, and allied health teams to ensure integrated care
- Mentor and build capacity among regional clinicians
- Use virtual platforms to consult with patients and document clinical outcomes
- Drive service improvement aligned with strategic targets, including a 10% reduction in chronic wound admissions by 2027
What You’ll Bring
- Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner (or working towards this status via a Transitional NP pathway)
- Advanced clinical decision-making skills and experience in wound care (or strong willingness to develop in this specialty)
- Passion for delivering equitable care to rural and underserved populations
- Strong communication and leadership capabilities to influence change and support others
- Comfort with or willingness to learn digital health systems and virtual care
Why Manning Hospital?
Set in Taree, a vibrant riverside town just 20 minutes from the beaches of Old Bar and Crowdy Head, Manning Hospital offers the perfect blend of career challenge and coastal lifestyle. Enjoy affordable living, easy access to national parks, and a welcoming local community — all while working at a hospital renowned for innovation, collaboration, and quality care.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join a role where your clinical expertise transforms outcomes across an entire region. Whether you’re already a Nurse Practitioner or looking for a Transitional NP pathway with exceptional support — this is your moment to lead, learn, and leave a legacy.
Apply now and bring expert wound care closer to the communities who need it most.
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For role related queries or questions contact Angela Mears on Angela.Hogan@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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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.
This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
