Overview
Passionate About Diabetes Care? Take the Next Step as a Nurse Practitioner at Tamworth Community Health Service!
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (TNPs considered – up to 3 year temporary part time appointment)
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $70.44 - $75.42 Per Hour + Salary Packaging + 12% Super
Hours Per Week: 22
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service
Requisition ID: REQ612979
Applications Close: Sunday, 9th November 2025
Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner – Diabetes Service
You will be working alongside a team that provides inpatient and outpatient diabetes care for people of all ages with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and diabetes in pregnancy.
Join Us in Making a Meaningful Impact
We’re looking for a passionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP) to provide expert diabetes care in a fast-paced, community-focused environment where your leadership, clinical expertise, and compassion will truly shine.
Where You’ll Be Working
Based at the Tamworth Community Health Service, located within Tamworth Hospital, you’ll work alongside a small, dedicated team of Registered Nurses and a Dietitian. Together, you’ll deliver comprehensive, patient-centred diabetes care across both acute and community settings.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Nurse Practitioner in Diabetes, you’ll deliver advanced clinical care using your highly developed nursing knowledge and skills. Your responsibilities will include:
* Conducting comprehensive assessments and managing patients with diabetes
* Initiating and interpreting diagnostic investigations
* Prescribing medications within your scope of practice
* Referring patients directly to other healthcare professionals as required
* Enhancing the interface between acute and primary care services through collaboration and communication with multidisciplinary teams
* You’ll provide care to people of all ages across acute, outpatient, and community settings, making a real difference in diabetes management and prevention
About you
You’re a skilled and confident clinician who thrives in an autonomous role, balancing clinical expertise with a compassionate approach to patient care. Key skills and attributes:
* Strong clinical problem-solving, conceptual, and analytical skills
* Ability to work independently while fostering teamwork
* Excellent communication and engagement with patients and stakeholders
* Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in diabetes management
* Ability to educate, mentor, and support other staff
* Sound clinical judgement and decision-making
You’ll bring
* A collaborative spirit and leadership mindset
* Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic capabilities
* A passion for education, mentoring, and continuous learning
You’ll be supported by
* The HNELHD Nursing and Midwifery NP Network and education framework
* A supportive Nurse Unit Manager providing professional and operational leadership
* A multidisciplinary team of nurses, allied health, pharmacy, and medical professionals who value teamwork and communication
* A welcoming environment with comprehensive orientation, supernumerary shifts, and protected development time
* Regular one-on-one support, feedback opportunities, and a commitment to your ongoing growth and success
What we can offer
* The Welcome Experience
o The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community.
o Learn more about the Welcome Experience at NSW government resources.
* Annual Leave - 4 weeks per year (pro-rata for part-time employees)
* Paid Parental Leave - Available for eligible employees, supporting true work-life balance
* Salary packaging options - Up to $11,600, plus novated leasing opportunities
* Fitness Passport - Access discounted gym memberships for you and your family
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support services available for staff and their family members
Requirements
* Current endorsement as a Diabetes Nurse Practitioner, or working toward endorsement (Transitional Nurse Practitioners welcome)
* Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
* Minimum 3 years full-time advanced practice experience in diabetes (within the past 6 years)
* Postgraduate qualifications at master’s level (or currently completing) in an NMBA-approved program
Need more information?
1) Click for the Position Description. 2) Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Alison Harding on Ali.Harding@health.nsw.gov.au (information may be provided via email in the job posting).
Additional Information
* At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. For confidential support, contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au.
* An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
* To be eligible for permanent employment you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or NZ citizen with a current NZ passport. Temporary visa holder employment may occur only if no suitable local candidate is identified; in that case, offer is in line with visa conditions.
* We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Information for Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: information not provided in this format. This role is categorized as Category A; recommendations will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy PD2024_015 prior to offer. Salary packaging information provided by the employer may apply.
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