Description:
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time - 16 hours per week up to 13 March 2026Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner Remuneration: $70.44 - $75.42 per hourRequisition ID: REQ568688
Position Title: Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care - TPT (16 hours per week) up to 13 March 2026 - Hunter Region
This is a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Anyone may apply. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!
Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.
If you're passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.
The Role
We are looking for a qualified health care professional with current authorisation to practice as a Primary Health Nurse Practitioner in NSW.
As a Nurse Practitioner, you will provide primary health care to patients in custody in accordance with best evidence-based practice and organisational policies.
Our Location, Team, and Service
In this role, you will be required to travel to specific correctional centres across Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (Justice Health NSW). These are:
- Cessnock Correctional Complex:
- Kariong Correctional Centre: located near Gosford, on the Central Coast of NSW. Kariong is an intake and transit centre for classified inmates transitioning between Sydney and the NSW north coast. It also houses fresh custody remand inmates awaiting placement.
Salary & Benefits
Your salary of $70.44 - $75.42 per hour (+ superannuation) is just the beginning. You’ll also have access to:
- Additional allowances that may apply
- Access to salary packaging benefits
- A fitness passport (if you’re eligible)
- Free onsite parking to minimise your commute time
- Fantastic training & education opportunities available
Diversity & Inclusivity
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.
READY TO APPLY?
The first step is to submit your resume and your answers to the following targeted questions:
- What are your key areas of clinical expertise as a Nurse Practitioner?
- How do you ensure a patient-centred approach in your practice?
- How do you work within a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care?
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Marie Dudley on marie.dudley@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: Monday, 28 April 2025, 11.59pm AEST.