The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
Our purpose is `great care every day'.
About your opportunity
Permanent part-time / 60.8 hours per fortnight / commencing from 1st July 2024
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is the most senior and expert clinical nurse within the Palliative Care Service team of the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
The NP will primarily provide expert palliative advice to the Palliative Care Outreach Service and as part of the consultation service within the Townsville University Hospital (TUH). They will be required to initiate, implement, and monitor relevant interventional therapies and interpret diagnostic pathology as part of the role. This also includes the authority to prescribe medications and initiate referrals to other healthcare professionals.
The Nurse Practitioner will be required to complete THHS credentialing at commencement of their role, it is then a requirement to be completed 3 yearly.
What we are looking for?:
Generous remuneration package value up to $142,657 p.a. comprising:
Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ), shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.
Requirements
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Why make the change?
Townsville University Hospital is a great place to work and Townsville itself is a great place to live - with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away and Townsville being one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef
Townsville offers great cafe culture at the strand with plenty of great walking tracks around the region, It is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.
Location: | Australia Queensland Townsville region |
Salary: | As per State Award AUD per year |
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PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters. Only direct applications will be considered. |