Nurse Practitioner, Residential In-reach

Employment Type - Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 20

Job Category - Nurse Practitioner

Req Id - 9961

• Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact

• Grow your career with ongoing training and professional development

• Permanant part-time role 20 hours per fortnight

• Five weeks leave (pro-rata) & salary packaging

About the role

Residential In-Reach (RIR) provides an alternative to the emergency department where clinically appropriate and safe, for people living in residential aged care facilities.

Become part of a specialist multi-disciplinary team responsible for assessment and management of resident’s acute medical condition within the aged care facility in collaboration with the resident and their representatives to avoid unnecessary hospital presentations.

Supported by Geriatricians, Registrar, Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurses this is a unique role that provides specialist care to residents of residential aged care facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Triage and comprehensive assessment of deteriorating residents

• Comprehensive advanced nursing care

• Care planning and delivery

• Follow up consultations

• Capacity building and education of residents, staff and families

• Communication of outcomes and discharge planning

What we’re looking for

• 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

• Information Technology skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook and Patient Management Systems

• Excellent time management and organisational skills

• Evidence of a focus on and a passion for high quality patient care

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction

• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

• Extensive professional development opportunities

• Attractive salary packaging benefits

• Living expenses capped at $9,010

• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check

• Immunisation Status Clearance

• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

**Contact person: Michael Buckingham
Email: **michael.buckingham@barwonhealth.org.au

Application closing date: 16 November 2026Internal applicants:

If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.