• Permanent part-time or full-time opportunity
• Multiple positions available
• Small team of highly skilled Nurse Practitioners in the Aged Care setting across Newcastle, Port Stephens and the Hunter

ABOUT THE ROLE
• Do you want to be part of an innovative new model of care for residents of Aged Care?
• Are you a self-motivated experienced and collaborative clinician with a focus on providing excellence in the clinical management of older people?
• Are you interested in ongoing research into the role of Nurse Practitioners in supporting people residing in Aged Care Facilities?
Hunter Primary Care is implementing an exciting Nurse Practitioner pilot program, providing in-reach clinics within participating residential Aged Care facilitates in the Tamworth region.
The Aged Care Nurse Practitioner role includes clinical leadership, assessment, diagnosis, therapeutic management and evaluation using nursing knowledge and skills which may include, but not limited to, the direct referral of consumers to other health care professionals, prescribing medications and ordering diagnostic interventions.
With more than one position available, flexibility in working hours is available with the opportunity to be on a part-time or full-time basis.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• Currently registered as a registered nurse with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency (APHRA) and endorsed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia to practice as a Nurse Practitioner
• Ability to deliver evidenced based, person-centered care within the aged care environment, work autonomously and collaboratively, using advanced and extended clinical skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance governing the Aged Care environment
• Highly developed communication skills with a demonstrated ability to manage successful working relationships with residents, families, General Practitioners and the clinical services team.
• Demonstrated effective time and schedule management to ensure residents expectations and health care goals are met
• Evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance
• Recent or new (employer facilitated) Criminal History Check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Hunter Primary Care offers you:
• Generous salary packaging up to $15,899 per annum
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development leave, study leave and clinical supervision
• Paid mental health leave
• Employee Assistance Program
We listen. Care. Connect.

For more information:
HPC is committed to an inclusive workplace. If you require assistance to submit your application, please contact us on 02 4925 2259 or at
Applications for this role will be reviewed as they are received; we reserve the right to close this va cancy once a suitable candidate is found.
For further information regarding this position, please contact Leigh Darcy, Service Manager – Aged Care Services, on 0408 093 773 or visit our website.

Be yourself, because together we make a difference.
At Hunter Primary Care we recognise you, we respect who you are and what your individuality, skills, experience and talents can bring to the team. It’s your journey, row with us!

We encourage people with lived experience of diversity to apply, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.