Job Description
Nurse Practitioner - Aged Care (1 day/week) -
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One day per week.
Practise to your full scope as an endorsed Nurse Practitioner in aged care.
Flexible weekday scheduling.
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A genuine opportunity for an endorsed Nurse Practitioner to practise with autonomy, clinical depth and meaningful impact within a structured, well-supported aged care model on-ste in Launceston, Tasmania.
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Snapshot
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Premium Remuneration
– Receive a competitive rate reflective of your experience, expertise and advanced scope of practice.
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Flexible Weekday Scheduling
– Commit to one regular weekday per week, selected to complement your existing commitments.
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Dedicated Nurse Support
– Work alongside experienced Access nurses who assist with coordination, investigations and resident follow-up.
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Dedicated In-House After-Hours Coverage
– Our in-house locum team provides clinical support outside business hours, ensuring continuity of care for residents while your personal time remains protected. There are no after-hours, on-call or weekend requirements.
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Collaborative Clinical Model
– Work alongside experienced nurses, General Practitioners, telehealth Geriatricians and Physicians.
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Clinical Autonomy with Strong Governance
– Exercise independent clinical judgement within a structured and well-supported multidisciplinary environment.
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Consistent Resident Cohort
– Build meaningful relationships and provide continuity of care for residents over time.
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Minimal Administrative Burden
– Dedicated operational support allows you to focus on delivering high-quality clinical care rather than coordination and paperwork.
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Meaningful Clinical Impact




– Contribute to a model that supports hospital avoidance, proactive care planning and improved quality of life for older Australians.
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Better Medicine – Practise within a proactive model focused on continuity of care, early intervention and improved resident outcomes.
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The Role
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Working across Residential Aged Care Homes in Launceston and surrounding areas, you will provide advanced assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, treatment and care planning for residents. You will work within a cooperative multidisciplinary model alongside on-site nurses, General Practitioners, telehealth Geriatricians and Physicians, with dedicated administrative and operational support so your focus remains on delivering high-quality clinical care.
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What You'll Bring
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Experience in aged care, gerontology, palliative care or chronic disease management is highly regarded
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Advanced clinical experience in assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing and health promotion
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Strong clinical reasoning, communication and leadership capabilities
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Experience in quality improvement and evidence-based practice
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Sound knowledge of aged care legislation and regulatory requirements
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Current driver's licence, reliable vehicle and appropriate professional indemnity insurance
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Comfortable using technology and clinical software systems
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Qualifications
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Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
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Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with Nurse Practitioner endorsement
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About Access Aged Care
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Access Aged Care is redefining how clinicians practise within Residential Aged Care Homes - creating a more sustainable and clinically supported model of care for older Australians.
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Backed by the national network of Access Telehealth, our multidisciplinary approach enables Nurse Practitioners to provide proactive, resident-centred care while working alongside General Practitioners, dedicated Nurses, telehealth specialists and streamlined operational systems.
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Designed for clinicians who want to continue practising in aged care long-term, without the unsustainable pressures traditionally associated with the sector, our model supports proactive intervention, collaborative care and improved health outcomes for residents.
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Our integrated model of care has contributed to measurable reductions in emergency department presentations, unplanned hospitalisations and polypharmacy within partnered Residential Aged Care Homes nationally.
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Through our national network of Nurse Practitioners, General Practitioners, nurses and specialists, we support Residential Aged Care Homes and regional communities nationwide while improving access to high-quality healthcare for older Australians.
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How To Apply
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If you're looking for a sustainable, clinically rewarding way to practise as a Nurse Practitioner in aged care, we'd love to hear from you!
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Click Apply Now on Seek, or contact our recruitment team directly at
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📌 Endorsed Nurse Practitioner - Launceston
🏢 Access Telehealth
📍 Launceston