Transitional Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Practitioner, Sub-Acute Unit - Maclean

You'll be providing a high level of evidence based nursing care within the specialty area of sub-acute medical health care to improve access of care and address gaps in existing health care services through the provision of a flexible and innovative model of care. Providing clinical and professional leadership as an expert in the clinical field and undertaking comprehensive health assessments as well as collaborating and consulting with other members of the health care team to plan, implement and evaluate care. This integrated approach will support best practice and maximise patient care outcomes.

The Transitional Nurse Practitioner is appointed for a provisional period of up to three (3) years until the applicant meets the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) requirements for nurse practitioner endorsement.

If you have:

• Nurse Practitioner: Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse (division 1) with Board-approved nurse practitioner qualification at Masters level or education and equivalence as determined by the Board (Award) and at least 3 years full time equivalent in an advanced practice nursing role, within the past six (6) years from the date when the complete application seeking endorsement as a nurse practitioner is received by the Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia. Transitional Nurse Practitioner: Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) and a minimum of 5 years' full time equivalent post registration experience and at least 3 years' full time equivalent experience in sub-acute / medical nursing and post graduate qualification in a specialty area (as deemed appropriate by the panel)
• Demonstrated advanced clinical skills, competence and leadership in the assessment, treatment and management of patients
• Demonstrated understanding of integrated care and proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework and mixed clinical environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current issues impacting on the provision of health care in regional and rural areas
• Proven advanced skills in clinical teaching and leadership in strategic and clinical service planning and evidence of the ability to influence organisational and cultural change

We can offer you: 

• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Diverse career pathways
• Professional and personal development
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
• Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
• The opportunity to make a difference!

Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.  For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

• To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia.  For more information please see www.border.gov.au
• You may be subject to a probationary period of three months from the date of appointment to this position.
• This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary and casual positions.