Job description
Tell me more...The Nurse Practitioner is a Registered Nurse educated and authorised to function autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced and extended clinical role within their scope of practice. As a Clinical Leader, you will provide innovative and flexible health solutions whilst influencing and progressing evidence based clinical practises and procedures.
The Nurse Practitioner is grounded in the values, knowledge, theories and practice and provides innovative and flexible health care delivery that complements the entire healthcare system and is authorised to practice as a Nurse Practitioner with legal provisions to diagnose, prescribe medication, order diagnostic tests and refer to other health professionals.
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives )
To be successful in this role you will have:
Advanced knowledge of relevant legislation including Health and Hospitals Network Act, Workplace Health and Safety Act, and Equal Employment Opportunity Legislation and other relevant legislation.
Demonstrated ability to provide clinical mentorship/supervision and the ability to build workforce capability
Expert knowledge and extended practice in the application of evidenced based clinical management, diagnostic investigation and pharmacological management of patients in a rural and isolated practice context
Expert level of communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult liaise and negotiate with hospital and community health providers within the Torres Cape Hospital and Health Service and beyond.
If this sounds like the right fit for you, Torres and Cape can offer you:
Base comprising salary between $144,913.00 - $151,292.00 per annum
Generous employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%)
Salary packaging option to increase your take home pay
Work / Life balance, variety and flexibility
Great support team
Requirements for the role:
Potential applicants are advised that Section 63-1A of the Aged Care Act 1997 requires Queensland Health to seek a criminal conviction record report from the Australian Federal Police; conduct a search of bankruptcy records; and conduct previous employment and referee checks.
For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.
About Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Services visit TCHHS website ( https://www.torres-cape.health.qld.gov.au/careers )
How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.
Do you need more information? Simply call the contact person listed on the role description.
Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
Address
Cairns, QLD
