Nurse Practitioner

ABOUT US
North Richmond Community Health (NRCH)  is committed to making healthcare more accessible and culturally relevant. With the recent addition of Victoria’s first Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR), NRCH works with community members to support social justice principles which afford all people the right to dignity, respect, and the highest quality of care. NRCH provides a range of medical, allied health, dental and community services to clients from all backgrounds.
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide health and medical to MSIR clients with a focus on pharmacotherapy. This position will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and to improve health outcomes through a holistic approach involving clinical as well as social support mechanisms.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Operational Management:
Support the delivery of clinical care for MSIR clients, including opioid pharmacotherapy, BBV and other medial issues as required.
Maintain appropriate clinical notes of all medical services provided.
Support clinical and service data collection.
Support the conduct of clinical research and quality assurance projects.
Contribute to the provision of supervision, training, instruction, information and equipment necessary for MSIR staff to perform duties in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
Client Management:
Provide clinical services to clients accessing the MSIR.
Seek, record and consider feedback to improve the quality and effectiveness of service delivery.
Maintain a high standard of conduct and work performance to promote MSIR’s reputation with key internal and external stakeholders.
Nurture collaborative relationships based on NRCH values across the organisation and with other local community groups and provider organisations.
People Management:
Provide staff at the MSIR with appropriate clinical advice.
Positively model and comply with the NRCH Code of Conduct and ethical behaviour.
Engage in professional development and set and fulfil development goals.
Financial Management:
Ensure that all activities and operations within the scope of responsibility are performed in accordance with the allocated budget and policy guidelines.
Quality Improvement and accreditation:
Support processes required to ensure that the operations of the MSR meet all requisite accreditation standards.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential qualifications, attributes and skills include, but are not limited to:
Registered Nurse Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Relevant medical/clinical qualifications and experience.
Endorsed as a Nursing Practitioner by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Thorough knowledge of relevant health and community services for people who use drugs, or ability to acquire this knowledge rapidly.
Ability to engage with vulnerable people who may exhibit complex and challenging behaviours in a low threshold service.
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