Job description

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Where Advanced Practice Meets Rural Impact

Remuneration: $70.44 - $75.42 per hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging + Rural Incentives Employment Type: Various Permanent and Temporary Opportunities Available Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner Hours Per Week: Up to 38 hour per week Located in: Inverell | Gamilaroi Country Requisition ID: REQ678234 Applications Close: Sunday, 26th July 2026

About the Role

We're seeking a confident & expereinced Nurse Practitioner with strong Emergency Department experience who enjoys autonomous practice, collaborative teamwork, and delivering high-quality care. You'll join a supportive multidisciplinary team that values clinical excellence, continuous learning, and a positive workplace culture.

We understand that everyone's ideal work arrangement is different. Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time hours, we offer flexibility to help you find an opportunity that suits your lifestyle, so you can build a rewarding career while maintaining the balance that matters to you.

Requirements for the role

Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and current endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner

Completion of a Board-approved Nurse Practitioner qualification at master's level or education equivalence as determined by the Board.

Please Note: Due to the advanced clinical requirements of this role and the nature of the Emergency Department, we are unable to consider applications from Transitional Nurse Practitioners at this time. We welcome applications from endorsed Nurse Practitioners who can practice autonomously within the emergency care setting.

What We Offer

We are committed to supporting your success through:

A comprehensive orientation program to help you settle into your new role.

Dedicated mentorship and clinical support from experienced leaders.

Strong networking opportunities with Nurse Practitioners and Transitional Nurse Practitioners across the district.

Access to established education programs through larger rural referral hospitals.

Protected administrative time built into your roster.

A seven-day service model providing broad clinical exposure and experience.

Salary packaging, rural incentives, and excellent professional development opportunities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a genuine difference to the health outcomes of a rural community.

Where You'll Be Working

Located on Gamilaroi Country, Inverell is affectionately known as Australia's Sapphire City and offers an outstanding rural lifestyle with all the conveniences of a thriving regional centre. Whether you're exploring local sapphire fossicking fields, enjoying boutique caf s, discovering scenic countryside drives, or spending weekends at Copeton Dam, Inverell offers an exceptional work-life balance.

The town also provides convenient transport connections, including regular flights to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, making it easy to stay connected while enjoying a relaxed regional lifestyle. With a strong sporting community, quality schools, and welcoming locals, Inverell is an ideal place to live, work and thrive.

Inverell Hospital is a busy Rural District Hospital delivering a broad range of healthcare services to the local community and surrounding region.

Services include:

Emergency Department

Inpatient Services

Maternity Services

Surgical Services

Renal Dialysis Unit

Benefits

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*

Access to The Welcome Experience for any employee moving into the LHD for work

Ongoing education and professional development opportunities

Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)

4 weeks annual leave and

Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)

Increase your take home pay with Salary packaging options

Discounted Gym Options with Fitness Passport

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your wellbeing

Want to know more? Click here for the Position Description For role related queries or questions contact Katherine Randall on

Additional information:

Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact .

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) 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 and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

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

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.

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position

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