Nurse Practitioner

Overview Advance your Nurse Practitioner journey in a dynamic NICU that values clinical excellence, collaboration and continuous learning. Make a meaningful difference for babies and families when it matters most. Employment Type: Permanent Part Time and Temporary Part Time OpportunitiesPosition Classification: Nurse PractitionerRemuneration: $72.55 - $77.68 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary PackagingHours Per Week: 24Location: John Hunter Children’s Hospital, Newcastle About The Role This role is suited to an endorsed Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NP) or a Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP) progressing toward endorsement. You will provide advanced clinical assessment and management of neonates within the NICU, including care of extremely preterm, surgical and critically unwell infants. The role also involves attending high-risk and emergency births, delivering expert neonatal resuscitation and supporting maternity colleagues. In addition to advanced clinical care, you will contribute to education through face-to-face teaching and clinical skills development while continuing to build advanced practice capability. You’ll work closely with Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, Transitional Nurse Practitioners, medical registrars and the wider multidisciplinary team on a rotating roster. Structured orientation, mentoring and ongoing feedback are built into the role, supporting your development toward Nurse Practitioner endorsement. Regular formal and informal feedback, including through the LEX recognition program, supports continuous professional growth. About You You are a motivated and committed neonatal nurse seeking to advance your practice in a tertiary NICU setting. You bring strong clinical expertise, a collaborative approach, and a passion for delivering high-quality, family-centred neonatal care. Essential Criteria: Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA, with current endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner or, if appointed as a Transitional Nurse Practitioner, evidence of substantial progress toward Nurse Practitioner endorsement. Where endorsement has not yet been achieved, appointment will be on a temporary basis (up to three years) to support progression toward endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner. You have completed, or are currently enrolled in, a Master of Nurse Practitioner program and demonstrate a strong commitment to ongoing learning, advanced clinical practice and excellence in neonatal care. Benefits Hunter New England Health offers career opportunities with challenging work and diverse locations. Benefits include: Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Proximity to shopping and services Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time) Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) Salary packaging options up to $11,600 plus novated leasing Fitness Passport for health and well-being Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family Additional Information Information for applicants will be assessed against essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. A NSW Health policy directive on Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination applies to Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must comply with policy requirements. An eligibility list may be created for future permanent or temporary vacancies. Australian citizenship or permanent residency is required for permanent roles; temporary visa holders may be considered only if no suitable local candidate is identified. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr