Job Description
/n Nurse Practitioner
- Aged Care (1 day/week)
- Launceston/n One day per week. Practise to your full scope as an endorsed Nurse Practitioner in aged care. Flexible weekday scheduling. /n 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. /n Snapshot /n /n
- Premium Remuneration – Receive a competitive rate reflective of your experience, expertise and advanced scope of practice. /n
- Flexible Weekday Scheduling – Commit to one regular weekday per week, selected to complement your existing commitments. /n
- Dedicated Nurse Support – Work alongside experienced Access nurses who assist with coordination, investigations and resident follow-up. /n
- 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. /n
- Cooperative Clinical Model – Work alongside experienced nurses, General Practitioners, telehealth Geriatricians and Physicians. /n
- Clinical Autonomy with Strong Governance – Exercise independent clinical judgement within a structured and well-supported multidisciplinary environment. /n
- Consistent Resident Cohort – Build meaningful relationships and provide continuity of care for residents over time. /n
- Minimal Administrative Burden – Dedicated operational support allows you to focus on delivering high-quality clinical care rather than coordination and paperwork. /n
- Meaningful Clinical Impact – Contribute to a model that supports hospital avoidance, proactive care planning and improved quality of life for older Australians. /n
- Better Medicine – Practise within a proactive model focused on continuity of care, early intervention and improved resident outcomes. /n /n The Role /n 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 collaborative 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. /n What You'll Bring /n /n
- Experience in aged care, gerontology, palliative care or chronic disease management is highly regarded /n
- Advanced clinical experience in assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing and health promotion /n
- Strong clinical reasoning, communication and leadership capabilities /n
- Experience in quality improvement and evidence-based practice /n
- Sound knowledge of aged care legislation and regulatory requirements /n
- Current driver's licence, reliable vehicle and appropriate professional indemnity insurance /n
- Comfortable using technology and clinical software systems /n /n Qualifications /n /n
- Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) /n
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with Nurse Practitioner endorsement /n /n About Access Aged Care /n 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. /n 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. /n 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. /n 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. /n 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. /n
How To Apply
/n 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 /n Click Apply Now on Seek, or contact our recruitment team directly at
[email protected] /n
📌 Endorsed Nurse Practitioner (Launceston)
🏢 Access Telehealth
📍 Launceston