Nurse/Transitional Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department - Perm PT
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 24 hours per week
Position Classification: Nurse/Transitional Practitioner
Remuneration: Based on Classification
Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 (Nurses and Midwives Year 1- 2) - $64.57 - $65.85 per hour
Nurse Practitioner (Nurses and Midwives Year 1 - 4) - $68.38 - $73.22 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ591129
Application Close Date: 03/08/2025
Interview Date Range: 06/08/2025 – 13/08/2025
Contact Details: Dragana Martinez – 0422 008 753 | Dragana.Martinez@health.nsw.gov.au
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position
About the Opportunity
SWSLHD is seeking a flexible, adaptable and driven Nurse Practitioner to join our growing ED team.
Our district offers unmatched opportunities for NPs to join NSW's leading Local Health District for the field. Our globally recognised hospitals are setting the standards for NP's and offer secure, ongoing roles. You will be highly supported in your role and have the opportunity to experience acute presentations and work in a fast paced environment where you can utilise your specialised skills.
As a Nurse Practitioner in our Emergency Departments you will exposed to a complex variety of patients, illnesses and injuries which provides a stimulating and high energy environment. You will have the opportunity to be a part of the patient journey from the initial workup stage and gain valuable experience in diagnosis. This high energy environment means no two minutes are the same, it is a highly active role and you will be continually challenged to improve your own skills and the patient care provided.
Working in our globally recognised hospital provides a range of learning and development opportunities where you can be at the forefront of your field. Our district has state of the art facilities and is undergoing redevelopments at many of our hospitals, providing new and exciting opportunities to bring patient centred care to the community.
If you are ready to use your highly refined skills in one of NSW's best LHD's for Nurse Practitioners, click APPLY NOW.
What You'll be Doing
The Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner is educated and endorsed to function autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced and extended clinical role. The NP/TNP role includes assessment and management using nursing knowledge and skills. The role may include, but is not limited to, the direct referral of patients to other health care professionals, prescribing medications and initiating and interpreting diagnostic investigations
Where You'll Be Working
Be a part of a healthcare provider which is responsive to the needs of its consumers and shape the future of the community in which you live!
Campbelltown Hospital is one of NSW’s newest most progressive hospitals which services the community in which you live. This is an incredible opportunity to become part of the team which is dedicated to providing the best possible patient care to the Macarthur community and beyond. With state of the art facilities, the hospital is an exciting hub of diverse presentations and clinical experiences.
The management team focus on being approachable, innovative and being responsive to the feedback provided by the staff who make our hospital thrive. The team are forward thinkers who are looking to drive a sociable, friendly and vibrant environment where patient experience is at the forefront of every interaction.
We recognise value and are looking to ensure the highest quality team!
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- As a Transitional Nurse Practitioner you must have 5 years full-time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field. An approved postgraduate nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field in which the employee is appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organization. As a Nurse Practitioner you must Hold a Master’s Degree meeting eligibility for endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Be authorised by the NMBA in accordance with s95 of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (NSW) No 86a to use the protected title of 'Nurse Practitioner' and therefore utilise the extensions to clinical practice including prescribing, referral, diagnosis, initiation of diagnostics and discharge from care.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake comprehensive health assessments of patients within target populations in order to collect relevant clinical data to inform clinical and diagnostic decision making processes.
- Demonstrated ability to articulate sound reasoning behind clinical, diagnostic and prescribing decisions that are informed by evidence based practice and made within a nursing context.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness of care needs.
- Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and personally resolve conflicts when they arise.
- Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical and reflective thinking, complex reasoning and analysis to guide assessments, clinical judgements and decisions whilst managing complete episodes of patient care.
- Demonstrated ability to perform in a clinical leadership role evidenced by participation in practice development activities including mentoring, education, active participation in communities of practice, policy development, research and quality improvement
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
