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Form of workAre you a Nurse Practitioner and wanting to be part of the new Medicare Urgent Care clinics? We are currently looking for NP's to add to our amazing team.
Excellent hourly rates on offer $$$
Shifts are now available!
Rockhampton Urgent Care Clinic is now open 7 days a week 8am to 8pm and we need your help to make a difference to the Rockhampton community.
Work along side ED trained GP's and nurses and be part of this amazing initiative.
The Position:
- Provide advanced nursing assessment, diagnosis, care and intervention to patients within scope
- High-level clinical nursing, leadership, management and governance within the practice
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to diagnose, treat and manage patient health
- Provide expert care to patients and families though prescribing medications, ordering pathology and radiological tests, referring patients to general practitioners and other health professionals and undertaking patient care on referrals
- Provide advanced clinical assessment skills in accordance with Nurse Practitioner legislation and individual scope of practice
- Clinical and professional leadership, assist in maintenance of standards or nursing practice and patient care
- Manage patient recalls, reminders and follow up of test results
- Record and maintain accurate patient records
You will be supported by dedicated medical, admin and IT team in a modern purpose-built Urgent Care facility
On offer:
- Excellent hourly rate
- Flexible hours and operating hours - 8am - 8pm 7 days a week.
- Locum arrangements for the right nurse practitioner
- No exclusivity or lock-in contracts
- Open to have an employee arrangement
Requirement for the position:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner
- Maintain competence to practice in accordance with the national competency standards for the Nurse Practitioner
- Advanced Clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of illness and injury
- Professional leadership experience
- Clinical problem-solving skills - conceptual and analytical ability
- Quality improvement experience
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, health regulations and legislative obligations
- Evidence of professional indemnity insurance
To find out more about this exciting role, please call Andrea Douglas on 0481 408 *** or email andrea.douglas @forhealth.com.au
General Practitioners - Vocational Registration required with AHPRA.
