Community Paediatrics Transitional NP/ Nurse Practitioner

Make a meaningful difference to children and families across Western Sydney

Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary community paediatric service

Lead innovative, evidence-informed care for children with complex needs

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner / Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2

Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: WSLHD – various Mt Druitt and Parramatta

Where you'll be working

Join Child and Family Health services across WSLHD's Mt Druitt and Parramatta locations in a unique Nurse Practitioner role within Community Paediatrics. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary service delivering accessible, family-centred care to children and young people aged 0-18 years.

• Make a lasting difference for children and families, leading advanced nursing care for children with Autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental concerns
• Work where you're needed most, delivering innovative, place-based care through community hubs and multidisciplinary teams
• Support children and families experiencing developmental, behavioural and psychosocial challenges, including those facing additional vulnerabilities
• Deliver culturally responsive and trauma-informed care to diverse communities across Western Sydney
• Contribute to early intervention, health literacy, service development and improved outcomes for children and families

What you'll be doing

As a Community Paediatrics TNP/NP, you will provide advanced clinical practice focused on comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management of children and young people with developmental and behavioural concerns. You will bring a patient- and family-centred approach to complex presentations and contribute to service improvement across the district.

• Conduct comprehensive developmental, behavioural, medical and psychosocial assessments
• Apply advanced clinical reasoning to inform diagnosis, treatment and care planning
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
• Build therapeutic relationships through culturally safe and trauma-informed practice
• Contribute to quality improvement, research and service evaluation in paediatrics

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria

• Qualification: Evidence of post graduate qualification; Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) or enrolled and or working towards and will be completed in 4 years.
• Registration: Registered Nurse with a current licence to practice from the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• License: Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia and willingness to use for work purposes across district

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated high level of knowledge and advanced clinical paediatric nursing skills including comprehensive assessment, interpretation of diagnostics, implementation of treatment modalities and relevant referral skills applied to a range of challenging, complex, changing environments

• Demonstrated competence in use and prescribing of medication for general paediatric conditions, or developmental and behavioural conditions.

• Proven high level knowledge and expertise in complex client centred consultancy, practice development activities including mentoring education, policy development and quality improvement.

• Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and accountability while also working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and multi service environment.

• Demonstrated advanced communication and interpersonal skills across a variety of clinical settings. This includes experience working effectively with families from differing psychosocial, socioeconomic and /or culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, including applying a trauma-informed lens to clinical care provision

• Demonstrated experience in working with, escalating and managing child protection concerns.

• Demonstrated ability to engage, network and establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support and facilitate client care needs.

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional and educational development of others, with a commitment to own professional development and currency of practice

Requisition ID: REQ697610

Applications Close: 05 November 2026

Need more information ?

• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Dr Neha Sethi 0486 317 201 [email protected] or Eva Litherland 0439 322 466 [email protected]

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.