About The Role
Closing Date: 07/06/2026
Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments
Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities
Access to wellness programs and fitness passport
The Nurse Practitioner Candidate will be a valued member of the Older Persons - Geriatric Medicine and Nursing team, to undertake a tailored training program to achieve endorsement as Nurse Practitioner - Older Persons.
The mentorship and clinical supervision for this role is provided by an endorsed Nurse Practitioner-Older Persons and Specialist Geriatrician's within the Acute and Sub‐Acute operational streams, and governed by AWH Nurse Practitioner Candidate credentialling and supported Nurse Practitioner network collaborations.
The training schedule incorporates three clinical rotations between Aged Services Emergency Team (ASET), Acute Geriatric Evaluation Management (GEM), Older Personal Mental Health (OPMH), Sub Acute Specialist Clinics and the Residential Inreach (RiR) service.
Responsibilities
* Deliver consultancy and support to staff and healthcare providers regarding client management within Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs).
* Strengthen clinical confidence, knowledge, and inter‐service networks when managing complex presentations requiring specialised services.
* Develop diagnostic capability and advanced therapeutic intervention skills in the care of the older person.
* Reduce unnecessary presentations of aged care residents to Emergency Departments by improving timely access to primary care clinicians.
* Develop, coordinate, and facilitate clinical education for AWH and RACF staff regarding care of the Older Person.
Requirements
* Current enrolment in Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner. Expected completion 2028.
* Employment Type: Part‐time position, 0.6 FTE.
AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre‐employment checks including Criminal Record check and Working with Children checks.
Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition, AWH strongly encourages all employees to receive the COVID‐19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination as recommended by public health authorities.
Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.
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