Transitional Nurse Practitioner

Employment Type : Permanent Full TimeLocation : Nepean Mental Health CentreHours Per Week : 38Requisition ID : REQ Applications Close : 26/01/2026Position Classification & Remuneration : Dependent on QualificationsClinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2: $135,826.03 - $138,534.10 per annumNurse/Midwife Practitioner: $143,851.09 - $154,025.92 per annum With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role. About Us Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions. The Nepean Mental Health Centre provides inpatient care for people experiencing acute mental health issues through the short‑stay Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), the Acute Mental Health Unit, Mental Health High Dependency Unit, and Older Persons Mental Health Unit. We support our patients by linking them to case managers for ongoing treatment and support within an environment appropriate to the person's needs. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP) to join our Older Persons Community Mental Health team. This advanced role offers the opportunity to work both autonomously and collaboratively, providing extended clinical care that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of older clients and their families. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will be responsible for the comprehensive assessment and management of patients, drawing on your nursing expertise to deliver safe and effective care. Your scope of practice may include initiating diagnostic investigations, prescribing medications, and referring patients directly to other health care professionals. Grounded in the values, knowledge, and theories of the nursing profession, this role is designed to deliver innovative and flexible health care that complements and enhances the work of other providers. What you will bring to the role Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA including endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner or working towards same as per the NMBA Guidelines on endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner, with evidence of eligibility to attain authorisation within 2 years. Post Graduate Qualifications in Mental Health Nursing or relevant clinical specialty. Demonstrated high level knowledge and advanced clinical nursing skills including comprehensive assessment, interpretation of diagnostics, implementation of treatment modalities and relevant referral skills applied to a broad range of challenging, complex and changing situations. Demonstrated understanding of Older Persons Mental Health and ability to lead and implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the initiation, utilisation, and review of evidence‑based research. Proven high level knowledge and expertise in complex patient‑centred consultancy, practice development activities including mentoring, education, active participation in communities of practice, policy development and quality improvement. Demonstrated advanced clinical leadership role, negotiation, liaison, interpersonal and problem-solving skills across Older Persons Mental Health services. Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and accountability whilst working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment. Current Driver's License and willingness to use for work purpose travel. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa. Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees Accrued Day Off (ADO) Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging Novated Leasing Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Fitness Passport NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply. NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards. For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Graham Miller on #J-18808-Ljbffr