Address The Role
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will be a crucial member of our healthcare team, endorsed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and practicing with a legislatively protected title. With advanced qualifications and extensive clinical experience, the NP provides expert, patient-centred care while contributing to research, education and clinical leadership. Operating autonomously yet collaboratively, the NP demonstrates accountability in their practice and significantly impacts patient outcomes.
Within the Agency Framework, and in accordance with Agency policies and procedures, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible, within the defined scope of practice, for high level clinical leadership in the development, provision and evaluation of community and acute, sub-Acute and non-acute patient care at New Norfolk District Hospital (NNDH) that ensures optimal patient/client/family and Community outcomes.
The NP draws upon their professional competencies to improve clinical service outcomes through effective research and quality improvement activities, and will actively participate statewide and nationally, in acute, sub-acute and Community research, publication and education.
The NP is responsible as a leader, advisor and mentor for other nurses and clinicians to ensure high level clinical excellence in Sub-Acute, Aged and Community Services.
Work as a member of a dynamic and innovative team.
Great staff culture/ dedicated team making a real difference.
Autonomous role supported by experienced local Allied Health and GP network.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
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Details of Appointment
Multiple permanent, full time and part time shift-worker positions working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Salary
$139,948 pro rata per annum + our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% based on qualification type.
Professional Development Allowance of up to $500 per annum.
Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and endorsed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
Conviction checks in the following areas:
crimes of violence
sex related offences
serious drug offences
crimes involving dishonesty.
Identification check
Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Nurse Practitioner - Sub-Acute, Aged and Community Services.pdf
Nurse Practitioner - Sub-Acute, Aged and Community Services.docx
Applicant Guide
Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Applications close: Friday, 12 April 2024, 11:55PM
For more information, please contact:
Ann AllanbyNursing Director - Sub-Acute, Aged & Community CarePhone: 0438 792 029 E-mail: ann.allanby@ths.tas.gov.au
Important information
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To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details.
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