About the role

The NPC is required to be currently enrolled in a Master of Nurse Practitioner program working towards endorsement with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA). The NPC is an integral member of the multidisciplinary health care team who practices in collaboration with others to assess and manage patients within the ED using expert nursing knowledge and skills at an advanced level based on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia – Registered Nurse Standards of Practice.

The NPC is accountable for clinical practice, professional advice given and delegations of care and contributes specialised clinical expertise, clinical assessment and advice to achieve integrated nursing care within a risk management and best practice framework.

This role operates within the emergency care model of service.

 About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrates advancing clinical evidence-based skill, knowledge and problem solving in the provision of specialist nursing consultation that optimises the clinical management of care for patients in the emergency department.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the establishment of therapeutic relationships, incorporating advanced communication, health education, advocacy and culturally competent professional practices that facilitate achieving optimised health experiences.
• Demonstrated ability to use clinical information and other relevant information technology systems to support decision making, conduct surveillance and facilitate quality improvement strategies.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles and processes of change management and can apply a range of strategies to successfully negotiate organisational change.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional development of self and others, identifying strategy and experiences that evidence this.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16(PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )

 About West Moreton Health

 West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus ) 

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.