MLHD-Transitional Nurse Practitioner/ Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

Requisition Number: REQ689425

Employment Type: Permanent Full - Time

Remuneration: $152,392.73 - $169,429.03 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner/ Transitional Nurse Practitioner (CNC level 2)

Hours per week: 38

Applications Close: 6 October 2026

Vaccination Category: A

Location: Wagga Wagga

Make A difference at the forefront of cardiac care.

Lead advanced cardiac nursing practice, shape innovative models of care and support patients with complex cardiovascular conditions across the Murrumbidgee.

An exciting opportunity exists for an Endorsed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP) to join the MLHD Cardiology Service, with a specialist focus on Electrophysiology and Interventional Cardiology.

This is an advanced clinical leadership role supporting adults with complex cardiac rhythm disorders and cardiovascular disease requiring specialist assessment, treatment and ongoing follow-up.

About The Opportunity

• You will work across inpatient, outpatient and clinic settings, supporting patients throughout their cardiac journey, including:
• Electrophysiology (EP) studies and catheter ablation
• Cardiac implantable electronic device procedures
• Coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention
• Advanced cardiac assessment, management and follow-up
• Care coordination across hospital, community and specialist services
• Patient and carer education and self-management support
• Specialist advice and clinical support to healthcare professionals across the region.
• As an NP/TNP, you will provide advanced clinical assessment, autonomous practice, care coordination and evidence-based management, while working closely with cardiologists, cardiac technologists, pharmacists, nursing staff, GPs and other health professionals.
• The role provides an opportunity to use digital health technologies and contemporary models of care to improve access to specialist cardiac services for patients across a large rural and regional footprint.

To find out more, please review the Position Description.

About You

• Current authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse / Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with equivalent of three years Fulltime experience in an advanced nursing role within a rural care environment.
• Authority to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or demonstrated evidence of eligibility to obtain authorisation within 2 years. If working towards your qualification, you will be paid at CNC level 2 wage, till qualifications finished.
• An ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team and across acute and community settings.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with proven interpersonal and negotiation skills, inclusive of highly developed skills in computer literacy with word processing and database programs.
• An ability to provide leadership along with extensive expertise in teaching and education and evidence of participation in research and quality activities.
• Evidence of a current Class C drivers licence and ability and willingness to travel for work purposes. This may involve driving long distances within the MLHD.

Why join MLHD?

• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined inthe NSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

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