Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 17 January 2028
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: 143851.1 - 154025.92 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 18
Requisition ID: REQ647603
Location: Randwick
Applications Close: Midnight on 17 March 2026
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
What you'll be doingThe Epidermolysis Bullosa nurse practitioner role practices within Dermatology Department service model aimed at provision of inpatient and telehealth care, and providing an alternative model of care to children referred to the Dermatology outpatient clinic and the epidermolysis bullosa service. It is recognised that for some families this will provide an improvement in access and quality of care outcomes, satisfaction with care and reduced waiting times. Additionally, the position also contributes to the department, organisation and community through education of staff, families and the community; service and practice development; quality improvement initiatives; research and evidence-based practice projects; professional development; specialty and role promotion and clinical and professional leadership.
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) works autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced and extended clinical role to deliver a child and family centred approach to healthcare within the Epidermolysis Bullosa clinical services. The NP provides innovative and flexible health care delivery that complements other health care providers. The NP's scope of practice (SCOP) is determined by the context of practice, is underpinned by policy and service requirements. The SCOP will be reviewed regularly in conjunction with the service director and/or manager or Nurse Manager as relevant to the service.
• The NP role includes, but is not limited to comprehensive health assessment, initiation and interpretation of diagnostic investigations, diagnosis, prescription of pharmacological and non-pharmacological agents/therapies and discussion with/referral to medical specialists and other health professionals.
• The NP will clinically manage patients requiring hospital admission or discharge, in the clinic or community setting or as relevant to the service.
• The NP will emphasize health promotion and disease prevention.
• The NP will draw on their professional competency and capability to improve clinical service outcomes through research and quality improvement activities.
• The NP will provide education and support to other clinicians that facilitate the ongoing development of clinical practice.
• The NP will maintain a standard level of education reflective of their competence.
• The NP will challenge and broaden their education to meet service outcomes and higher competencies.
TNP/NP
A Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP) will be considered for this role, pending active enrolment is a suitable Masters NP program. The Transitional Nurse Practitioner will adhere to the primary purposes and standards of practice of a NP within the limitations and ScOP set out for the Transitional Nurse Practitioner.
Eligible employees may access:
* Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
* Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Fitness Passport
* Flexible Work Opportunities
How to Apply:
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:
* A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
* Responses to the questions below:
* Current Authority to practice as a Registered Nurse and with endorsement to practice as a Nurse Practitioner through the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority AHPRA or Currently Enrolled in an approved Nurse Practitioner Masters Nursing Degree working towards endorsement.
* Evidence of existing advanced practice skills and currency of practice.
* 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 commitment to professional development.
* Demonstrated skills in the delivery of clinical education and support.
* Evidence of quality and/or research activities.
* Ability to contribute to clinical service planning relevant to scope.
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health's commitment to 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.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
Need more information and support?
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2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) Learn more about The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
4) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at
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