Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced clinical care primarily to older adults within our general practice and residential aged care facilities.<br>Key responsibilities include:<br>- Conducting comprehensive health assessments for elderly patients.<br>- Diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic medical conditions.<br>- Prescribing medications and ordering/interpreting diagnostic investigations within scope of practice.<br>- Providing regular onsite clinical services to residents of aged care facilities.<br>- Supporting residents and families to navigate aged care and broader healthcare services, including referrals, care coordination, and access to community supports.<br>- Developing and reviewing care plans, including chronic disease management, preventive health strategies, palliative care, dementia care, and complex geriatric care needs.<br>- Collaborating closely with GPs, nursing staff, allied health professionals, aged care staff, residents, and families to deliver coordinated, person-centred care.<br>- Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory standards.<br>The successful candidate will have a strong interest in geriatric and aged care, excellent clinical and communication skills, and a commitment to improving health outcomes and quality of life for older Australians.<br>

Essential selection criteria

- Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with AHPRA (or eligibility for endorsement).<br>- Strong clinical experience in aged care, geriatric health, or primary care.<br>- Demonstrated ability to assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions in older adults.<br>- Prescribing authority and experience in safe medication management.<br>- Ability to develop, implement, and review comprehensive care plans, including chronic disease, dementia, palliative care, and end-of-life care.<br>- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with elderly patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.<br>- Demonstrated ability to support care coordination and assist patients and families in navigating aged care and health services.<br>- Commitment to person-centred, evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.<br>- Current CPR certification and relevant immunisation compliance as required.<br>

Desirable selection criteria

- Ability to speak a second language will be highly regarded and considered an advantage.<br>- Experience working in residential aged care facilities and/or community-based elderly care.<br><br>

About the practice

We are a well-established, accredited general practice providing comprehensive primary healthcare services and regular medical care to residents across multiple aged care facilities. Our multidisciplinary team includes experienced GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals working in a modern, fully computerised practice. The successful Nurse Practitioner will have the opportunity to work collaboratively within the clinic and aged care settings, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Benefits

- Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment<br>- Opportunity to work across general practice and residential aged care facilities<br>- Strong clinical autonomy within a well-structured and accredited practice<br>- Flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance<br>- Ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities<br>- Exposure to complex geriatric and chronic disease management<br>- Modern, fully computerised clinical systems and administrative support<br>- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of elderly patients<br>- Additional benefits and remuneration packages will be negotiated with the successful candidate<br><br>