Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner (Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2) - Acute Care Service - Western Sector - SLHD Mental Health
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- Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ620375 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week)
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner (Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2)
Location: Canterbury Hospital, Croydon Health Centre and Concord Repatriation General Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ620375
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
About the role
This NP/TNP position is a SLHD appointment, working within the Western Sector Acute Care Services (Croydon and Canterbury) and the Concord Repatriation General Hospital Emergency Department as per the related ACS. The related inpatient Mental Health Services include Concord Centre for Mental Health (CCMH) and Professor Marie Bashir Centre (PMBC).
The Sydney LHD Mental Health Service is currently seeking an experienced and motivated registered nurse with demonstrable knowledge and experience in evidence based mental health nursing, clinical and quality frameworks and clinical leadership skills. Mental Health Service SLHD is committed to the provision of quality health services within the community. We aim to lead through achievement and innovation in clinical practice, research, teaching, training and management.
The Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner (NP/TNP) enables the Acute Care Service (ACS) model of care, conducting mental health triages, risk assessment, comprehensive mental health assessments, care/management plans for consumers and discharge planning within the Emergency Department, community and inpatient MHS. Recovery and trauma informed care principles being core elements.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), authorised to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by the NSW Nurses & Midwifery Registration Board or working towards such a qualification. If transitional, 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty of the Nurse Practitioner role.
- Demonstrated ability to articulate sound reasoning behind clinical, diagnostic and prescribing decisions that are informed by evidence based practice and made within a nursing context.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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Applications Close: 17 November 2025
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