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Employment Type:PermanentFull TimePosition Classification:Nurse PractitionerRemuneration:$143851.10 - $154025.92Hours Per Week:38Requisition ID:REQ646549Advertising Closes: 13 April 2026Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).We are seeking an experienced and motivated Rural Generalist Nurse Practitioner (Hospital in the Home) to join our integrated care team within the Mid North Coast Local Health District.This is a unique opportunity to work in a progressive, futurefocused service delivering highquality, personcentred acute care in patients homes and community settings across the Mid North Coast. The Rural Generalist Nurse Practitioner will deliver complex, hospitallevel care within the Hospital in the Home (HITH) model, supporting admission avoidance, early discharge, and continuity of care.The Nurse Practitioner will provide care primarily via facetoface clinical delivery, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions are delivered in the most suitable setting across MNCLHD.Grounded in nursing values, knowledge, and practice, the Nurse Practitioner role offers innovative and flexible healthcare delivery that complements and enhances multidisciplinary care. The scope of practice is defined by the authorised clinical context, enabling responsive, highquality care tailored to the needs of people living in rural and regional communities.What you''ll be doingThe Rural Generalist Nurse Practitioner will deliver highlevel, clinically focused care within the Hospital in the Home service, providing hospitallevel assessment, treatment, monitoring, and escalation of care as required.Operating within a sitespecific model, the Nurse Practitioner will work autonomously and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive safe, effective care in their home or community environment.Key responsibilities include:Providing holistic, hospitallevel care for patients with acute and complex conditions in home and community settings.Working autonomously within an advanced nursing role while collaborating effectively with medical, nursing, and allied health teams.Supporting admission avoidance and early discharge through advanced clinical decisionmaking and care planning.Making and receiving referrals to facilitate integrated care across health services and disciplines.Coordinating healthcare activities and liaising with internal and external community agencies and service providers.Supporting clinical escalation, patient safety, and continuity of care within the HITH model.Contributing to clinical excellence through leadership, education, consultation, research, and professional development.Creating culturally safe partnerships with priority populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people living with disability, and those experiencing social disadvantage.Equity, Diversity and Inclusion liesat the heart of how we recruit.Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please refer below to contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.This is aCategory A position.Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.All new employeesmust agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQSalary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. Theseawards are available at you interested in moving to the Mid North Coast? Learn more atThe Welcome Experience. A free service supporting businesses, essential workers and their families who are considering moving or have made the move to regional NSW. A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.Need more information?1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Leah Maitland via mobile 0484 260 972 or via email onFor Diversity, Equity &Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - ''Get to know our Health District'' - MNCLHDCode of Ethics and Conduct for NSW Government Sector EmployeesMid North Coast LHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe StandardsNeed assistance with your application please refer to our resources: How To Applyor for Aboriginal People and Torres Strait Islanders refer to: Stepping Up