Emergency (General) Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED)

Reference Number: 44576: Emergency (General) Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED)
Employment Type: Multi
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)About Northern Health:As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD, Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be!The Role:The Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) is rapidly growing since its conception as a pilot project in October 2020. As part of this project, Northern Health is expanding the scope of our Nurse Practitioner model to include provision of service via our VVED model of care. The opportunity to work in and contribute to the development of the VVED service is another opportunity to extend your Nurse Practitioner scope of practice and can also offer opportunities for publication for those applicants who may be interested.You will be supported by a motivated, dynamic senior leadership team as well as be able to participate in regular study and mentorship opportunities facilitated by our Senior Medical staff.To be successful in this role you will have:Essential

• Current Registration as a Nurse and endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Completed a Master of Nursing or Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (Nurse Practitioner) (or a Master granted equivalent qualification recognised by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency plus an approved Therapeutic Medication Management module)
• Minimum of two years' experience/employment post-Nurse Practitioner endorsement
• Demonstrated confidence and independence with Adult, Aged Care and Palliative Care assessment
• Previous experience and knowledge in a diverse range of emergency conditions, palliative care and aged care

Desirable

• Post Graduate qualification in relevant speciality area: Gerontology and/or Palliative Care
• Previous experience and knowledge in a diverse range of emergency conditions

Next Steps . . .If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.For further details, please refer to the or alternatively contact: Richard Nasra - Director Business Operations, Victorian Virtual Emergency Department atApplications close on 19 June 2024.Why work at the Northern Health?We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
• A commitment to ongoing professional development through our 'Learning Labs'
• Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library

For a glimpse of life at NH, clickWork with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.