Requisition Number: REQ623979
Employment Type: Permanent - Part time
Remuneration: $143, $154,025.92 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: Up to 8
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Applications Close: 11 January 2026
Location: Wagga Wagga
If compassion fuels your care, excellence shapes your practice, and commitment guides your decisions—your next chapter starts here, at Wagga Wagga.
About Us
Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is the region's largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.
At MLHD, you'll support diverse and meaningful work, with opportunities for career growth, access to cutting-edge technology and a wide range of employee benefits and incentives.
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a Transitional / Nurse Practitioner to join us in this engaging, stimulating, and fulfilling role, with dynamic practice incorporating the application of high-level knowledge and skills in extended practice across stable, unpredictable and complex situations. As a Nurse Practitioner you will be responsible for:
* Manage a broad range of acute and chronic presentations and manage referrals to facilitate integrated care across disciplines or teams
* Practice autonomously initiating and managing the care and/or monitoring the ongoing therapy of patients with diseases or disorders within the scope of practice by providing effective pharmacological and other evidence based interventions.
* Providing leadership in preventative health programs and patient education in various settings.
* Utilise the best available evidence to guide the treatment of patients in consultation with their general practitioners and specialist medical officers.
To find out more, please review the Position Description
About You:
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
* Current authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse / Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with equivalent of three years Fulltime experience in an advanced nursing role within a rural care environment.
* Authority to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or demonstrated evidence of eligibility to obtain authorisation within 2 years.
* An ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team and across acute and community settings.
* Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with proven interpersonal and negotiation skills, inclusive of highly developed skills in computer literacy with word processing and database programs.
* An ability to provide leadership along with extensive expertise in teaching and education and evidence of participation in research and quality activities.
* Evidence of a current Class C drivers licence and ability and willingness to travel for work purposes. This may involve driving long distances within the MLHD.
Why join MLHD?:
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
* Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
* Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
* Flexible Working Arrangements
* Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
* Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
* Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now Please contact Kara Fellows via if you have any questions about this role.
Make a Change. Make a Difference.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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