Residential-In-Reach Nurse Practitioner

Fixed Term Part-Time - 48 hours per fortnight

Classification: N02

Hourly Rate: $73.85 + 12% Superannuation

About us

Located in bustling Hamilton, at Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community.

The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland and wineries dotted in-between, a better lifestyle is waiting for you! Learn more - Visit Hamilton

You will work alongside experienced, passionate leadership peers who are true to our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

About the role

The Residential-In-Reach Program is a Department of Health funded program developed to prevent avoidable presentations to the Emergency Department for residents of aged care facilities if timely and appropriate can be provided in the facilities. A Nurse Practitioner is a Registered Nurse educated and authorised to function autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced and extended clinical nursing role. The scope of practice for this position is an acute and primary health model of care for the older person. Within this scope of practice the RIR Nurse Practitioner enhances health care delivery and strengthens capacity to manage residents within a safety and quality framework in their home.

You will bring:

Minimum 5 years' experience

Master of Nursing

Authorised to practice as a Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) together with demonstrated ability to meet the ANMC competencies for the Registered Nurse.

Demonstrated advanced competency for Nurse Practitioner in Aged Care

Current registered Nurse with AHPRA and NMBA with no restrictions to practice

Compliance with the NMBA’s registration standard on continuing professional development.

Current Driving Licence

Willingness to travel

What we can offer you:

Relocation consultant support (housing, partner employment, childcare/education, social groups etc) (out of region only).

Cash payment for relocation costs (up to $1,000)

Internal training and development opportunities to support professional and personal growth

Salary packaging including capped expenses ($9,010), meals and entertainment card ($2,650) and novated vehicle leasing

Free on-site car parking

Social club membership offering a range of events and functions

A culture which supports staff health and wellbeing including:

Green Bean Café on site at the Hamilton Base Hospital

Discounted leisure memberships

Gym membership at corporate rates

Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For more details take a look at the Position Description.

Closing Date: Sunday 2nd of November 2025

Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 3rd of November 2025

The successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. All employees must comply with WDHS vaccination requirements. WDHS is a smoke-free workplace.

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.