Nurse Practitioner - Gosford Emergency Department

Role Title: CCLHD- Nurse Practitioner - Gosford Emergency Department
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $2756.89 - $2951.89 per week 
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Gosford Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ644232
Applications Close: Sunday, 5 April 2026 at 11:59pm

Do you thrive in a team environment where your contribution truly matters? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are looking for a Nurse Practitioner to be an essential part of our Gosford Emergency Department team.

About the Opportunity

As a Nurse Practitioner, you will function autonomously and collaboratively to deliver advanced nursing care. Your role is vital in providing patient-centred, evidence-based practice and supporting the multidisciplinary team. In this role you will:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and manage patients using advanced nursing knowledge and skills.
• Prescribe medications, order investigations, and initiate referrals as authorised under your scope of practice.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and allied health teams to ensure seamless patient care.
• Provide specialist clinical leadership, mentoring and education to staff to enhance capability and knowledge.
• Develop and monitor measurable practice outcomes and maintain an approved scope of practice in line with NMBA standards.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Current AHPRA registration and NMBA endorsement to practise as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical leadership skills and experience in practice development.
• Ability to independently assess, investigate, and manage patient care at an advanced level.
• Proven commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to build collaborative relationships.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?
Casey Windley
Phone: 02 4320 3718
Email: casey.windley@health.nsw.gov.au

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. 
• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory. 

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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