An exciting opportunity exists for the Nurse Practitioner - Youth Early Psychosis to provide clinical leadership to a dynamic team that is involved in complex clinical assessments and decision making, at an entry point to the Mental Health Service. 

The Youth Early Psychosis team provides mental health treatment and interventions to adolescents and young people aged 12-25 years (and their families and carers), who are suspected of experiencing their first episode of psychosis (FEP), and would likely benefit from intensive/specialist, multidisciplinary MHAOD clinical assessment and care.

The Nurse Practitioner Youth Early Psychosis (NP-YEP) is the most senior and expert clinical nurse within their area of practice in the Hospital and Health Service, who will primarily provide direct expert nursing care and will initiate, implement, and monitor relevant interventional therapies and interpret diagnostic pathology as part of the role which also includes the authority to prescribe medications and initiate direct referrals to other healthcare professionals. 

Your key responsibilities

• Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
• The core function of this role is to manage a case load of young people with their first episode of psychosis and those with an at risk mental state.
• Provide expert assessment, engagement and risk management of the young person thorough the case management of complex cases and application of the extensions of practice, particularly the prescribing within specific guidelines, ordering and interpreting of diagnostic tests and formulating of acute care planning.
• Actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, workplace health and safety and ethical behaviour.

Remuneration value up to $177,797 p.a., comprising salary between $149,259 - $155,831 p.a, employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (NRG 8). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered). 

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Workforce Attraction and Incentive Scheme. (Permanent or temporary fixed term equal to or greater than 12 months employment)

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