Key Information
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Lithgow Hospital
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ646689
Applications close: 23/03/2026
Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications:
Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2: $135,826.03 - $138,534.10 per annum + rural incentives
Nurse / Midwife Practitioner: $143,851.09 - $154,025.92 per annum + rural incentives
CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
In accordance with the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (PD2024_012), this position has been recognised as hard to fill/ critical to fill and may have an incentive attached to this position. Please visit NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme for additional information. #ruralhealthincentives
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions. Located in South Bowenfels, the Lithgow Campus is considered a comprehensive community health centre supporting approximately 20,000 people living in the town and surrounding areas. The services available in Lithgow hospital include Domiciliary care unit, Emergency department, Geriatric assessment unit, Obstetric services, Paediatric service, Drug and Alcohol unit.
An exciting opportunity is now available for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP) to join our Rural Generalist team at Lithgow Hospital. This advanced practice role is ideal for a highly skilled and motivated registered nurse who is educated and authorised to work both autonomously and collaboratively in an extended clinical capacity.
As a Rural Generalist NP/TNP, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and developing services that respond to the evolving needs of our community. You will deliver high‐level, clinically focused care across a diverse range of settings, including Emergency, Inpatient Units, the Portland Tabulam Multi‐Purpose Service, and in partnership with the Public Health Network. Your work will support holistic care for patients presenting with both acute and chronic conditions.
In this role, you will utilise advanced nursing knowledge and skills to assess and manage patients, which may include initiating diagnostic investigations, prescribing medications, and referring patients directly to other healthcare professionals. Your practice will be grounded in the values, theories and evidence base of the nursing profession, contributing to innovative, flexible and patient‐centred models of care.
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a rural health setting while working within a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in patient care. Apply Today!
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Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
* Accrued Day Off (ADO)
* Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
* Novated Leasing
* Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
* Fitness Passport
NBMLHD 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+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
* Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA including endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner or working towards same as per the NMBA Guidelines on endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner, with evidence of eligibility to attain authorisation within 2 years
* Post graduate qualifications in relevant clinical specialty deemed appropriate by the facility
* Demonstrated high level knowledge and advanced clinical nursing skills including comprehensive assessment, interpretation of diagnostics, implementation of treatment modalities and relevant referral skills applied to a broad range of challenging, complex and changing situations.
* Demonstrated understanding of regional and rural community and ability to lead and implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the initiation, utilisation, and review of evidence-based research.
* Proven high level knowledge and expertise in complex patient centred consultancy, practice development activities including mentoring, education, active participation in communities of practice, policy development and quality improvement.
* Demonstrated advanced clinical leadership role, negotiation, liaison, interpersonal and problem‐solving skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and accountability whilst working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
* Current Drivers Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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