Join to apply for the Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner Rural Generalist - Location Negotiable role at NSW Health2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner Rural Generalist - Location Negotiable role at NSW HealthEmployment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 05 January 2026 – Maternity Leave cover)Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner (Clinical Nurse Consultant – Grade 2)Remuneration: $131,870.16 – $149,538.56 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)Hours per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ574541Applications Close: 03 July 2025Vaccination Category: AThose whom are not endorsed as a Nurse Practitioner with AHPRA will be paid as a Clinical Nurse Consultant – Grade 2 until endorsed*Outstanding Experiences. Infinite Opportunities.Here in the Riverina, we treasure your skills and experience and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town.We’ve prepared oodles of goodies to help you move and settle in, including:Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses! Take advantage of novated leasing a new car!Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerationsSubsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your familyFree confidential counselling services for you and your familyCraving a fresh start somewhere new and actually interesting? Join the incredible team in the Murrumbidgee District. Jump in at a comfort level that suits you: from state-of-the-art hospital that will remind you of the city, to small multi-disciplinary health facility where you literally get to do it all. No matter where you choose, your learning will be nurtured and you’ll be well supported to operate at the top of your scope.And don’t worry - there are already oodles of young people here to welcome you: at work, in local clubs, at the pub, and down at the river!There’s heaps to show your family when they come to visit, which is a breeze - you’ll be central to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. (You can always pop home for the weekend on a quick flight if you find a break in your social calendar!)Want to know more about the community of Young? Visit us here.About Your RoleThe Rural Generalist Nurse Practitioner will be centralised to a cluster within the Local Health District to provide outreach support i.e. Integrated care with Primary Health Network, Emergency, Acute Care, Ageing and Palliative Care, Chronic and Complex Care, Mental Health Care, Women’s Health and Child and Family Care. These roles will function both within and across the sites and services within these clusters.Rural generalist NPs need to be able to manage a broad range of acute and chronic presentations across the lifespan to address patient and community needs. NP will receive and make referrals to facilitate integrated care across disciplines or teams.The NP model will focus on the delivery of accessible, person-centred care in rural settings particularly where there is limited medical cover or those reliant on Virtual Care. The NP will adhere to existing governance and policy requirements for NPs in NSW.The NP will create culturally safe partnerships to address priority populations in their clusters including the following communities: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds, people living with a disability, people experiencing homelessness or on low incomes, older people and culturally and linguistically diverse groups.The NP Model Can Enhance Care Delivery ThroughAssessment and treatmentTelemonitoring of signs and symptomsTelehealth servicesProviding outreach to spoke services and clinicsSymptom and medication managementDischarge follow up and educationHealth promotion and preventionSupport for patient/clinician enquiries aimed at reducing re-presentations and increasing patient satisfaction.The Rural Generalist Nurse Practitioner will have a defined scope of practice and service agreement that will be signed off to enable them to deliver holistic care in their region with appropriate levels of clinical supervision.The endorsed Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse educated and authorised to function autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced and extended clinical role.The NP role includes assessment and management of clients using nursing knowledge and skills and may include, but is not limited, to the direct referral of patients to other health care professionals, prescribing medications and ordering diagnostic investigations.The NP role is grounded in the nursing profession's values, knowledge, theories and practise and provides innovative and flexible health care delivery that complements other health care providers. The scope of practice of the nurse practitioner is determined by the context in which the nurse practitioner is authorised to practice.The Nurse Practitioner will provide high quality, evidence based care at an advanced and extended nursing level to achieve quality care outcomes for patients and clients.Nurse Practitioners in Training allowed.Will be covering multiple locations of Harden, Boorowa, West Wyalong and YoungLearn More About The Role And Requirements Here.Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHDYour application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.Go on, you’ve earned a promotion, a world-class workplace, inspiring colleagues, award-winning staff and patient programs - all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Karen Solah, Cluster Manager on 02 6382 8772 or Karen.Solah@health.nsw.gov.au now for a confidential chat.MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.Seniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at NSW Health by 2xGet notified about new Nurse Practitioner jobs in Young, New South Wales, Australia.We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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