This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme )

About us:

The Sub Acute Chronic Care Rehabilitation (SACCR) team provides interdisciplinary rehabilitative care to clients with a range of complex chronic diseases. These services also work to address unplanned medical admissions and support early discharge by enhancing the quality and availability of community based proactive collaborative care.

This service uses the interdisciplinary client centred model as described in the SACCR service profile, with student placement and clinical education embedded in this core business.

About the role:

A Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Chronic Disease is a Registered Nurse who:

• Functions autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced and expanded clinical
• Uses expanded skills and knowledge in assessment planning and implementation, diagnosis and evaluation of nursing care
• Works closely with the team to establish and manage the CQ Respiratory Rapid Access Service which will form part of the hospital avoidance strategies available across Central Queensland (CQ).
• Assesses and manages recipients of healthcare services using advanced nursing knowledge and skills which may include however not limited to:
  • Direct referral of recipients of healthcare services to other healthcare
  • Prescribing medications and,
  • Ordering and interpreting results of diagnostic

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Mandatory qualification/s: Current nursing registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Nurse Practitioner Masters level qualification and NMBA endorsement to practice as a Nurse Practitioner is
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo the CQHHS Nursing and Midwifery and Health Practitioner Credentialing and Defining Scope of Clinical Practice Sub Committee Nurse requirements as a Nurse Practitioner according to the CQHHS
• Demonstrate evidence of provision and of coordination of comprehensive contemporary person-centred care through advanced practice
• Demonstrate advanced and expanded clinical knowledge and skills in the specialty field of chronic disease
• Experience in developing structures, systems, and processes to ensure quality assurance and efficient service
• Experience in collecting and analysing service data; reporting variances and benchmarking to align practice service with best

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $177,797p.a. is comprised of:

• A hourly rate between $75.27 - $78.59 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health ( mailto:[email protected] ) and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4D559553.

Applications close: Tuesday, 7 May 2024