Rural Generalist Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner

Requisition Number: REQ685010

Employment Type: Permanent Part time

Remuneration: $149,408.12 - $169,429.03 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner/ Transitional Nurse Practitioner (CNC level 2)

Hours per week: 25

Applications Close: 17 September 2026

Vaccination Category: A

Location: Narrandera / Leeton Cluster

Advanced Skills. Broader Reach. Real Impact Across Communities

Looking for a Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner opportunity where your expertise can make a genuine difference?

Come to the heart of the Riverina and discover a career that combines autonomous practice, professional growth and a lifestyle with room to breathe.

From the riverside communities of Narrandera, Leeton and Lockhart to the welcoming rural towns of Hillston and Lake Cargelligo, this diverse region offers the opportunity to work closely with patients, families and communities while developing advanced rural clinical skills.

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner to join the Narrandera/Leeton Cluster in a dynamic, engaging and rewarding role. This position offers the opportunity to apply advanced clinical knowledge and extended practice skills across a range of stable, unpredictable and complex care settings.

As a Rural Generalist You Will Be Responsible For

Manage a broad range of acute and chronic presentations and manage referrals to facilitate integrated care across disciplines or teamsPractice autonomously initiating and managing the care and/or monitoring the ongoing therapy of patients with diseases or disorders within the scope of practice by providing effective pharmacological and other evidence-based interventions.Providing leadership in preventative health programs and patient education in various settings.Utilise the best available evidence to guide the treatment of patients in consultation with their general practitioners and specialist medical officers.

To find out more, please review the Position Description.

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Current authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse / Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with equivalent of three years Fulltime experience in an advanced nursing role within a rural care environment.Authority to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or demonstrated evidence of eligibility to obtain authorisation within 2 years. If working towards your qualification, you will be paid at CNC level 2 wage, till qualifications finishAn ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team and across acute and community settings.Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with proven interpersonal and negotiation skills, inclusive of highly developed skills in computer literacy with word processing and database programs.An ability to provide leadership along with extensive expertise in teaching and education and evidence of participation in research and quality activities.Evidence of a current Class C drivers licence and ability and willingness to travel for work purposes. This may involve driving long distances within the MLHD.

Why join MLHD?

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.Flexible Working ArrangementsGenerous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

How To Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Jane McGauley, Cluster Manager, via Jane.McGauley@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.

Your Application Will Need To Include

A current CVA cover letterResponses to the application questions

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.