NSW Health Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
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NSW Health Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $139,661 - $149,538
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ589477
Advertising Closes: 8th September 2025
Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).
This vacancy is eligible for a NSW Health Rural Health Incentive package of up to $5,000 per year in addition to award entitlements (paid on a pro-rata basis for part time employees) and/or Accommodation assistance when requested (conditions apply).
For further information relating to the scheme please contact our team on MNCLHD-RHWIS@health.nsw.gov.au
About The Role
The Rural Generalist Aboriginal Health Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner (NP/TNP) is a site-specific model providing high levels of clinically focused care across a range of services: emergency, inpatient, chronic and complex care and primary care.
The NP/TNP Will
* Provide holistic care to a broad range of acute and chronic presentations across the lifespan to address patient and community needs.
* Receive and make referrals to facilitate integrated care across disciplines or teams and contribute to clinical excellence through research, teaching, consulting and providing leadership to the nursing profession.
* Work autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced and extended nursing clinical role, meeting the clinical demand within their defined and agreed scope of practice and formulary, including patients with chronic and complex care.
* Provide expertise in chronic and complex health conditions and support the development of best practice emergency / inpatient care plans and coordination of discharge plans for identified high risk Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients with chronic and/or complex medical diagnosis that present to Coffs Harbour Health Campus and Galambila Aboriginal Medical services.
* Create culturally safe partnerships to address priority population groups within the Coffs Clinical Network community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with a disability, people experiencing homelessness or on low incomes, older people and culturally and linguistically diverse groups.
* Coordinate health care activity and referral to, and liaison with, internal and external community agencies and services relevant to their conditions.
The NP/TNP role is grounded in the nursing profession's values, knowledge, theories and practices 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.
About You
While this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access.
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
You will need excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with proven ability to use appropriate teaching/learning strategies to educate and support others within the speciality and the profession with the use of contemporary change management methodologies and an understanding of current issues impacting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.
Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ.
Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.
A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.
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For role related queries contact Sarah Grace-Booth on sarah.grace1@health.nsw.gov.au
For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - MNCLHD-Inclusion@health.nsw.gov.au
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