Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner / / Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP will be under a maximum of 3-year contract paid at Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 whilst undertaking requirements to become an Endorsed Nurse Practitioner. On endorsement, the position holder will transition to NP Year 1).
Remuneration: $145,056.42 - $164,492.94 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Dubbo / Orange / Bathurst, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 16 July 2026 – 11:59pm
Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner – Specialist Palliative Care
Dubbo/Orange/Bathurst Health Service
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists to join a team promoting quality of life and dignity for those with a life limiting illness.
The District-wide Specialist Palliative Care Service of the Western NSW Local Health District is a dedicated multidisciplinary team, supporting patients with a life limiting illness across a number of care settings including hospital, community and residential aged care facilities.
The Specialist Palliative Care Service, includes a team of specialist nurses, Medical Officers, Social Workers Occupational Therapists and a Dietitian. This team is supported by Clinical Nurse Consultants in Palliative Care.
Together this team work closely with other care providers and services to support clients, their families and carers across the regions of the health District.
The Nurse Practitioner position will support the delivering of advanced level, high quality end of life and palliative care across all care settings, but with a focus on community based care, in geographical regions where access to community based medical care is limited.
Join us!
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
Helping you move to Western NSW
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/makethemove/welcome-experience
To apply for this role:
- Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
- Upload your current resume
- Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Jennifer Ramien, Nurse Manager Specialist Palliative Care Service on 0437 010 586 or at [email protected] for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
- Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
- To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
- For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
