AddressWe are healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond and Clarence Valleys.
If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
About the role
Providing a high level of evidence based nursing care within the specialty area of Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) to improve access of care and addressing gaps in existing health care services through the provision of a flexible and innovative model of care. Providing clinical and professional leadership as an expert in the clinical field and undertaking comprehensive health assessments as well as collaborating and consulting with other members of the health care team to plan, implement and evaluate care. This integrated approach will support best practice and maximise patient care outcomes.
The Transitional Nurse Practitioner is appointed for a provisional period of up to three (3) years until the applicant meets the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) requirements for Nurse Practitioner endorsement.
If you have/are:
- Nurse Practitioner: Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse (division 1) with Board-approved Nurse Practitioner qualification at Masters level or education and equivalence as determined by the Board (Award) and at least 3 years full time equivalent in an advanced practice nursing role, within the past six (6) years from the date when the complete application seeking endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner is received by the Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia. Transitional Nurse Practitioner: Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) and a minimum of 5 years' full time equivalent post registration experience and at least 3 years' full time equivalent experience in AOD and post graduate qualification in AOD or area related to the clinical specialty.
- Demonstrated advanced clinical skills, competence and leadership in the assessment, treatment and management of patients with AOD care needs, in particular, patients of the AOD Pharmacotherapy Program
- Proven advanced skills in clinical teaching and leadership in strategic and clinical service planning and evidence of the ability to influence organisational and cultural change
Join our team and you’ll enjoy:
- Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay.
- Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing.
- Growth – access to professional and personal development.
- Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
Need more information?
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2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Vanessa Tyler on *************@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 13th March 2024
This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary and casual positions.
NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see .
You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.
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