Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $158,236.73 - $169,429.03 + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Requisition ID: REQ691528
Location: Moree District Hospital
Applications close: Thursday 1st October 2026
An exciting opportunity exists for a Rural General Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner to join the team at Moree District Hospital!
About the role
This is an opportunity for an experienced nurse to make a tangible difference in a rural community while working within a supportive Nurse Practitioner framework. Structured support is available for clinicians transitioning to the Nurse Practitioner role, as well as ongoing professional support once qualified.
Working closely with the Emergency Department, inpatient services and community teams, the Nurse Practitioner will provide advanced clinical assessment and management with a particular focus on reducing Emergency Department wait times and avoidable representations.
About Moree District Hospital
Moree is a vibrant rural community in the north-west of NSW, with Moree District Hospital providing a range of acute and community health services to the local population and surrounding communities.
Working in rural health offers the opportunity to develop broad clinical expertise, build strong relationships with patients and colleagues, and contribute directly to innovative models of care.
What you'll be doing
- Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management within an approved scope of practice.
- Support patient flow and hospital avoidance through timely assessment and management of patients.
- Work collaboratively with Emergency Department and community teams to improve patient pathways and reduce avoidable Emergency Department presentations and representations.
- Provide advanced chronic disease assessment and management, supporting continuity of care between hospital, primary care and community services.
- Provide clinical leadership and expert nursing advice across the service.
- Support evidence-based practice, research and quality improvement activities.
- Contribute to education, mentoring, coaching and professional development of nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Practise as a senior clinician who can respond flexibly and effectively to the changing needs of a rural health service.
About you We are looking for someone who combines strong clinical capability with the personal qualities that make rural healthcare work. You will be self-directed and able to prioritise and problem-solve independently, while also being a collaborative team member who builds trust with colleagues, patients and local stakeholders.
Essential requirements
- Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and current endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner or, if transitional, evidence of substantial progress towards endorsement. If not endorsed, the Transitional Nurse Practitioner will be appointed temporarily (up to 3 years) to work towards endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner. Post Graduate qualification in Emergency Nursing or evidence of working towards attainment with at least 3 years full time post registration emergency experience.
Why work with us? You will be supported by a structured Nurse Practitioner framework, including support for clinicians transitioning to Nurse Practitioner endorsement and ongoing professional development.
You will benefit from
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Life in Moree ️ Famous artesian hot springs
Affordable living & more space
Strong, welcoming community
Rich culture, arts and heritage
✈️ Easy connections to Sydney & Brisbane
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Butler on
[email protected]
Important Information
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact
[email protected] for confidential support.
Additional Information An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description .For assistance addressing selection criteria
Stepping Up Websiteis a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging:is beneficial to most Hunter Recent England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
📌 Rural Generalist Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner (Moree)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Moree