Nurse Practitioner - Aged Care

Remuneration

$139,661.16 - $149,538.56 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Employment Type

Permanent Full Time

Position Classification

Nurse Practitioner

Location

Taree Community Health Service

Hours per Week

38

Requisition ID

REQ608452

Applications Close

Monday, 17th November 2025

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

About the Role

In this advanced practice role, you’ll provide high-level evidence-based care to older people, making autonomous clinical, diagnostic and prescribing decisions within your endorsed scope. You’ll collaborate with geriatricians and the multidisciplinary team to design, implement and evaluate integrated management plans that improve safety, quality and experience of care. You’ll also contribute to service planning, policy, research and quality improvement to grow the specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical practice in Aged Care with the aim of early diagnosis, pre-emption, and reduced hospitalisation, utilising both home care and clinic-based services.
• Manage chronic & complex diseases of the older person such as cognitive impairment (including functional decline), dementia, sleep disorders, depression, anxiety, unexplained weight loss and falls.
• Meet the needs of aged and chronic care patients with a dynamic practice that incorporates the application of expert level of knowledge and skills in extended practice across stable, unpredictable and complex situations.
• Promote a standardised approach to achieve best practices for people with aged, chronic and complex health conditions such as improving care / service in the communities, health promotion and early intervention strategies.
• Implement a model of ambulatory care treatment for Aboriginal people experiencing aged chronic and complex health issues in collaboration with Aboriginal medical services, Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officers, Aboriginal Health Education Officers and the elders of the communities.

About Us

We are excited to be advertising for a Nurse Practitioner experienced in aged and chronic care diseases to join our Aged Care Services team based at our Manning Base and Wingham Community Hospitals in the Lower Mid North Coast area of HNELHD. You’ll join a values-driven service within Hunter New England Health that is committed to excellence, cultural respect and person-centred care. We work closely with medical, nursing, allied health and community partners to deliver seamless aged care across the patient journey.

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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 HNELHD 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. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

HNE 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.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‑free application process.

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