AddressThis is an excellent and rare opportunity for a suitably qualified registered Nurse Practitioner to further develop skills in Plastic surgery, Burns and Complex wounds in the Burns ambulatory care clinic.
Works in conjunction with Multidiscplinary team and Statewide services.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $2,598.60 - $2,782.40 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ450473
Where you'll be working
Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) is one of 3 major centres for burn injuries in NSW.
The unit together with Concord, and the Children’s Hospital Westmead, is part of the NSW Severe Burn Injury Service.
Hospitals from around the state contact staff in the units for advice and refer serious burn injuries for specialist treatment.
What you'll be doing
The core aspects of the role will be the delivery of safe, quality practice including the development of specialist plans of care that meet the needs of the client as an independent member of the multidisciplinary team The NP will also have a collaborative link with the Community Health Nursing services around the state.
The successful applicant will be required to provide effective leadership and support to clinical staff specialising in Burns and Plastic Surgery Nursing.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with endorsement from the Nurses and Midwifery Board Australia to work at an advanced level as a Nurse Practitioner in in Plastic surgery Burns and Complex wounds OR Registered Nurse willing to enroll in a Tertiary master’s Program for Nurse Practitioner and complete within a reasonable period of time.
- Significant and demonstrated experience in Plastic surgery Burns andComplex wounds.
- Demonstrated high level of communication and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of EEO, OH&S, EQUIP and QI.
- Demonstrated understanding and use of Evidence-based nursing practice.
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For role related queries or questions contact Diane Elfleet on *************@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases including COVID-19. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
Applications Close: 27 February 2023
