Lead Emergency Care. Inspire Clinical Excellence.
Remuneration: $72.67 - $77.89 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 35hrs per week
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Requisition ID: REQ655784
Closing Date: Sunday, 14th June 2026
Lead the Future of Emergency Care
Join one of Australia's busiest and most dynamic Emergency Departments at John Hunter Hospital. Caring for more than 85,000 presentations annually, our Emergency Department is a leading mixed Adult and Paediatric Tertiary Referral Centre and the only Trauma Referral Centre in NSW outside Sydney.
You will work with a diverse and complex patient cohort, including:
* Trauma and major orthopaedic presentations
* Neurosurgical and neurological emergencies, including acute stroke
* Cardiology and cardiothoracic patients
* Paediatric and adolescent mental health presentations
With the $835 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct opening in 2026, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a state‐of‐the‐art Emergency Department designed to redefine patient care and clinical excellence in the Hunter Region.
Practise with Purpose
As a Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP), you will function autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced clinical role, delivering high‐quality, person‐centred emergency care.
In This Role, You Will
* Conduct comprehensive and holistic patient assessments
* Initiate and interpret diagnostic investigations
* Prescribe medications and implement treatment plans
* Refer directly to appropriate health care professionals
* Apply advanced clinical reasoning and decision‐making skills
* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support optimal patient outcomes
We Are Seeking a Clinician With
* Advanced clinical assessment and management skills in Emergency care
* Strong nursing leadership capability
* Commitment to research‐informed practice and continuous improvement
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to resolve conflict professionally
* A passion for delivering exceptional, person‐centred care in a fast‐paced environment
Essential
* 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.
* Post Graduate qualification in Emergency Nursing or evidence of working towards attainment with at least 3 years full‐time post‐registration emergency experience.
Thrive in a Team that Invests in You
At John Hunter Hospital, we are committed to supporting our people to grow, lead and excel. The role is supported by the Emergency Department Nursing Executive team for professional leadership and patient care decisions, alongside ED Medical staff and multidisciplinary governance teams to strengthen professional development and clinical practice.
Our New Team Members Benefit From
* Progressive orientation programs
* Ongoing formal and informal education opportunities
* Strong professional leadership and mentoring
* Collaboration with highly skilled nursing, medical and multidisciplinary teams
* Increase your take‐home pay with Salary Packaging options
* Discounted gym options with Fitness Passport
* Access to Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing
* Paid Parental leave
For role‐related queries or questions contact Julie Richards on Julie.Richards@health.nsw.gov.au
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