Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner) Pediatrics

About the role

This is a contract, on-site position at the associate experience level, offering the chance to provide high-quality, compassionate care to children and their families within a supportive clinical team.

As a locum, you'll step into the role on a temporary basis, helping the practice maintain continuity of care and meet patient demand. You'll work with the team to deliver patient-centred pediatric care in a community setting that values clear communication, professionalism and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat infants, children and adolescents across a range of pediatric conditions
• Perform routine well-child checks, immunisations and developmental screenings
• Create and follow treatment plans in line with clinical guidelines and practice protocols
• Educate patients and families on health management, preventive care and healthy development
• Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner
• Collaborate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care and referrals
• Respond to urgent clinical needs and support smooth handovers between providers

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted licence as a Nurse Practitioner, with the ability to practise in the required state
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner, with a pediatric specialisation or equivalent experience
• Relevant clinical experience in pediatric primary care or a related setting
• Current BLS, and PALS or APLS certification where applicable
• Strong clinical judgement and the ability to work independently when needed
• Excellent communication skills, with a warm and reassuring manner with children and parents
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt quickly to new practice environments
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality and high standards of documentation

Flexible Schedule: 4x 10-hour shifts per week

No call requirement

Duties: Typical bread-and-butter pediatric primary care

EMR: Epic

Must be board-certified

Paid travel & expenses