Rural Generalist Nurse Practitioner - Location Negotiable within Southern NSW Local Health District
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Location Negotiable within Southern New South Wales Local Health District
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 2
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications - $139,661.16 - $149,538.56 per annum (Nurse Practitioner) or $131,870.90 - $134,500.69 per annum (Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 2)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ603700
Application Close: 19 September 2025
Interviews Details: Interviews will be scheduled within 10 days of closing date
About The Service
The Rural Generalist Nurse Practitioner provides person-centered care at an advanced nursing practice level incorporating diagnostic and treatment interventions using a high level knowledge, skills and autonomy to achieve people focused quality care. They will work as part of the newly established Single Point of Care team to support the access and delivery of care to patients who require acute, outpatient and community based care across the District.
Support for
* Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)
* Working within SNSWLHD
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Salary packaging options
* Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
* A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
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Selection Criteria
* Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) who is endorsed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. OR Registered Nurse with AHPRA working towards Nurse Practitioner endorsement with 5 years post graduate experience and at least 3 years in the relevant field.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and in the absence of a Medical Practitioner to provide quality care together with the capacity to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Demonstrated exceptional clinical communication through the use of information technology, written and verbal means and sound interpersonal skills with the capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner.
* Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge in the application of evidence based practice in implementing individualised person-centred care, diagnostic and treatment interventions at an advanced level with a commitment to quality improvement.
* Evidence of participation in own professional development, a commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, willingness to apply and share professional expertise as a resource person and mentor others within the field of practice.
We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team
Information for applicants: Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment in line with NSW Health's Child Safe Standards. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others with diverse experiences and perspectives. For accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. Contact Estelle.Roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable application process.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au
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For role related queries or questions contact Summa Stephens at Summa.Stephens@health.nsw.gov.au
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