Nurse Practitioner Candidate - Hospital

Nurse Practitioner Candidate – Hospital in the HomeAre you looking for a chance to showcase your skills and experience in advanced nursing practise? Do you want to work with a dynamic team dedicated to achieving great patient outcomes?Western Health is looking for a Nurse Practitioner Candidate with a passion for achieving great patient outcomes using evidence based practice focusing on the right care in the right place at the right time.The role entails providing key advanced clinical nursing care and support to patients within the acute HITH program, working autonomously and collaboratively with the medical staff within Western Health, and the Hospital in the Home medical, nursing and allied health staff and external service providers.The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for maintaining their own clinical workload, working as an integral part of the Hospital in the Home team. With a focus on providing advanced clinical nursing care tailored to support the needs of acutely unwell patients in the community setting.The Nurse Practitioner will provide evidence based, patient centred, autonomous and accountable care incorporating clinical practice at an advanced level including, but not limited to prescribing of medications, ordering diagnostic tests and referral to other services/clinics.The role will also include providing advanced clinical support and leadership to nursing staff and an opportunity to engage in research and quality projects.To be Successful in this Role, you will:

• Be currently enrolled in an accredited Master’s program to achieve endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner with the NMBA
• Have experience in relevant areas of practice including, geriatric care, chronic disease management and management of acute illness
• Have a strong commitment to providing best care
• Have highly developed organisational, critical thinking and assessment skills
• Be committed to ensuring the Unit achieves all KPIs including workforce, quality, access and financial

About UsOur workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Selection Criteria Desirable: Experience in relevant areas of practice including, geriatric care, chronic disease management and management of acute illness.
Essential: Currently enrolled in an accredited Master's program to achieve endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner with the NMBA