Nurse Practitioner/ Transitional Nurse Practitioner

Hunter New England Local Health District

Reference number

REQ668067

Occupation

Nurse Practitioner

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Tamworth & North West NSW

Salary Information

$153629.36 - $164492.94

Closing date

13 July 2026 at 11:59pm

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner

Remuneration: $153,629.36 – $164,492.94 P.A + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ668067

Location: Wee Waa Community Hospital

Applications Close: Monday, 13 July 2026

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Emergency Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP) to join our dynamic Emergency Department (ED) team. This role provides advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients presenting to the Emergency Department, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. On any given day, you will undertake clinical assessments; prescribe medications and initiate appropriate care plans; providing education, guidance and support to patients and their families; and manage a diverse caseload of low and high acuity presentations within the ED. If you are a highly skilled and motivated clinician with advanced experience in emergency or acute care settings, committed to delivering safe, evidence-based, and patient-focused care.

You won't be working alone. You will be supported by the Health Service Managers, as well as the emergency physicians, nursing colleagues, allied health professionals, and community providers, you will play a key role in improving patient outcomes, supporting patient flow, and contributing to service excellence. You will be required to travel between Wee Waa Community Hospital and Narrabri Hospital, so a willingness to travel is a must in this role.

Essential Requirements

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
Current endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner, or
Transitional Nurse Practitioner working toward endorsement (temporary appointment up to 3 years may apply)
Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to travel as required

Supporting Your Success

We are committed to supporting your professional success and career development through:

Structured mentorship and clinical supervision.
Comprehensive orientation and onboarding support.
Regular education and professional development sessions.
Access to external courses and continuing education opportunities.
Strong medical and multidisciplinary support.
Protected non-clinical days to support professional practice and development.
A collaborative, supportive, and welcoming team culture.
Up to three months' accommodation support for eligible candidates relocating to the area.

What We Can Offer You

At Hunter New England Health, you'll enjoy a rewarding career supported by excellent benefits, including:

The Welcome Experience - to help you settle into your new community through finding housing, childcare and education options, even introducing you to the local sporting club!
6 weeks annual leave for eligible full-time nurses
Paid parental leave for eligible employees
Salary packaging of up to $11,600 plus novated leasing options
Fitness Passport with discounted gym memberships
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Ongoing education, mentorship, and professional development opportunities
Strong multidisciplinary and medical support
Protected non-clinical time to support professional practice
Relocation support, including up to 3 months accommodation for eligible candidates

Apply now and join a team dedicated to delivering outstanding emergency care to our community Need more information?

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about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Natasha Middlemiss on ***email_hidden***

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part-time vacancies.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Job share / part-time arrangements will be considered.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children

Information for Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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