Nurse Practitioner

Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services invite applications to fill the permanent full time Nurse Practitioner role available.
The Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with the Team Manager and Rockhampton Community Services Team in provision of safe quality healthcare to consumers living with a mental illness through exemplary clinical nursing standards of practice.
If you have the endorsement and authorisation to practice as a Nurse Practitioner, apply now to take advantage of this great opportunity!
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 8
Workplace Location Rockhampton region
Job ad reference QLD/RK4C550935
Closing date 24-Mar-2024
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Fortnightly salary
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Salary Other
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Contact person Joy Jung
Contact details (07) 4920 5673
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About us:
The Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service provides specialist mental health, substance and alcohol related care to the residents of Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana areas (catchments in excess of a population of 250,000) with services located in each area.
About the role:
The Nurse Practitioner is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team who practices autonomously and collaboratively at an advanced and expanded clinical level, including assessment and management of clients using nursing knowledge and skills including:

• Use advanced skills and knowledge appropriate to the extended scope of practice in complex clinical settings.
• Coordination of client focused nursing care including prescribing, referrals, a range of procedures, treatments, medications and interventions that are evidence based and informed by advanced specialist clinical knowledge, skills and expertise.

About you:
To be successful in this role you must have:

• Current nursing registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Masters in Nurse Practitioner or equivalent and endorsement to practice as Nurse Practitioner by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
• Authorisation to perform the specific scope of clinical practice (SoCP) or role associated with their qualification within a Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service facility with approval to do so by the Chair of the CQHHS Nursing and Midwifery and Health Practitioner Credentialing and Defining Scope of Clinical Practice (SoCP) Committee via formal letter.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills that support competent nursing practice, and supervision of registered and enrolled nurses and assistants in nursing and working within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively as a member of the clinical team with an ability to facilitate, promote and adapt to change.

What we offer:
Salary information:
Total remuneration value of up to $172,618 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary between $144,913 - $151,292 p.a.
• 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 and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4C550935.
Applications close: Sunday, 24 March 2024.
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Documents
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Information Package for Applicants
Role Description