Nurse Practitioner
Website Worthy Health
Nurse Practitioner – Permanent Full-Time
Location: Hunter Region, NSW
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Company: Worthy Health
About Worthy Health
Worthy Health is a trusted nursing agency committed to delivering exceptional, person-centred healthcare services across the Hunter Region. We partner with healthcare providers to deliver high-quality clinical care through experienced and compassionate healthcare professionals.
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team in a permanent full-time position. This is an excellent opportunity to work autonomously while collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide evidence-based, high-quality patient care.
About the Role
As a Nurse Practitioner, you will utilise your advanced clinical knowledge and decision-making skills to assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients across a variety of healthcare settings. You will play a key leadership role in delivering safe, effective and patient-focused care while supporting improved health outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments and formulate clinical diagnoses.
- Develop and implement evidence-based treatment and management plans.
- Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions within your endorsed scope of practice.
- Request and interpret diagnostic investigations.
- Provide health education, preventative care and health promotion initiatives.
- Collaborate effectively with GPs, specialists, allied health professionals and nursing staff.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities.
- Demonstrate leadership, mentoring and clinical support to nursing staff where appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, professional standards and organisational policies.
Essential Selection Criteria
Applicants must have:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications, including an accredited Master of Nurse Practitioner or equivalent.
- Demonstrated advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic and prescribing skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership abilities.
- Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
- Current Working with Children Check (where applicable).
- Current unrestricted Australian Driver Licence.
- Full Australian working rights.
Desirable
- Experience working in primary care, community health, aged care, rural or acute care settings.
- Experience using electronic medical record systems.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
What We Offer
- Permanent full-time employment with a supportive and growing organisation.
- Competitive salary package based on qualifications and experience.
- Professional development and ongoing education opportunities.
- Supportive leadership team with opportunities for career progression.
- Flexible and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference within the Hunter Region community.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced and passionate Nurse Practitioner looking to join a values-driven organisation committed to excellence in patient care, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your current resume along with a cover letter to office@worthyhealth.com.au outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
To apply for this job email your details to office@worthyhealth.com.au