Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.
We provide protected and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience.
As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.
Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in.
Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.
To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos monashhealth.org/careers.
Use your advanced clinical expertise to connect hospital and community care, prevent avoidable admissions and help people remain well and independent at home.
Fixed-term, 12-month parental-leave opportunity
Work across Emergency Department and community-based services
Deliver advanced care for people with chronic and complex health needs
About Monash Health
Monash Health exists to reimagine care so that people can live their best lives.
As Victoria's largest public health service, our 24,000 employees deliver more than 250 integrated services across over 50 locations and throughout the community.
As a leading academic health service, we provide tomorrow's care today by integrating research, education and innovation into everyday practice.
About the Role
Join Monash Health Community as an endorsed Nurse Practitioner and contribute to an innovative, person-centred model of care for people living with chronic and complex health conditions.
This is a fixed-term, 12-month opportunity providing parental-leave coverage.
Working across the Emergency Department and community-based programs, you will use your advanced and autonomous clinical practice to help prevent avoidable hospital presentations,



facilitate earlier discharge and support clients to remain safely and independently at home.
The role combines Emergency Department practice with clinic-based care and assertive community outreach, including home visits across the Monash Health catchment.
In this role, you will:
Undertake comprehensive screening and advanced clinical assessments
Diagnose health conditions and develop evidence-based management plans within scope
Prescribe medicines and order diagnostic investigations in accordance with your endorsement and scope of practice
Identify safe alternatives to Emergency Department presentation or hospital admission
Support timely discharge and effective transitions from hospital to home
Coordinate referrals and access to appropriate health and community services
Deliver health education and empower clients to manage their health conditions
Work collaboratively with clients, carers and multidisciplinary teams
Provide clinical leadership, education and support to colleagues
Contribute to research, quality improvement and service innovation
Clinicians with specialist knowledge or experience in chronic disease management are strongly encouraged to apply.
About You
You are an experienced and motivated Nurse Practitioner who combines advanced clinical expertise with compassionate, person-centred care.
You are confident working autonomously across acute and community environments while recognises the importance of collaboration, consultation and timely escalation.
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
Current endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic and critical-thinking capability




Experience caring for people with chronic and complex health conditions
The ability to practise autonomously while consulting and collaborating appropriately
Strong communication, relationship-building and conflict-resolution skills
A commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical leadership and innovation
Excellent organisation, time-management and digital capability
What We Offer
This is an opportunity to:
Work across both hospital and community environments
Practise autonomously within an advanced and extended clinical scope
Help deliver innovative alternatives to hospital-based care
Improve access, continuity and outcomes for people with complex needs
Contribute to research, education and continuous improvement
Join a collaborative multidisciplinary service committed to high-quality care
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Debra Gascard Nurse Practitioner/ Mangager Community Assesement and Response Team Intensive Support on **********
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You'll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are
Full Hearted, Open Minded
and
All In,
enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity.
We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
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📌 Nurse Practitioner - Community (Melbourne)
🏢 Monash Health
📍 Melbourne