Nurse Practitioner/TNP, Mental Health Assessment Team

Discover the balance. Enjoy more flexibility, diverse career pathways, the opportunity to learn and grow, salary packaging + more. Employment Type Permanent Full Time Position Classification Nurse Practitioner / Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 2 Remuneration $143,851.10 - $154,025.92 per annum, dependent on qualifications Hours Per Week 38 Requisition ID REQ About The Role Providing a high level of evidence-based nursing care within the specialty area of mental health to improve access of care and addressing gaps in existing health care services through the provision of a flexible and innovative model of care. The position will be based within the acute community mental health team. Providing clinical and professional leadership as an expert in the clinical field and undertaking comprehensive health assessments and collaborate and consult with other members of the health care team to plan, implement and evaluate care. This integrated approach will support best practice and maximise patient care outcomes. The Transitional Nurse Practitioner is appointed for a provisional period of up to three (3) years until the applicant meets the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) requirements for nurse practitioner endorsement. About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys. If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us. You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here. Relocating to the region The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at: Join Our Team And You’ll Enjoy Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing Growth – access to professional and personal development Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Tamahra Manson on Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Applications Close: 14 December 2025 NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community. NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position. This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary and casual positions. Follow us on: LinkedIn and Facebook #mhaod #nursingandmidwifery #J-18808-Ljbffr