An exciting opportunity exists for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) who is the most senior and expert clinical nurse within their area of practice in the Hospital and Health Service. They are an integral member of the multidisciplinary health care team who practices autonomously but in collaboration with others to assess and manage patients within their clinical context using expert nursing knowledge and skills at an advanced level based on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia – Registered Nurse Standards of Practice.

Job details

An exciting opportunity exists for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) who is the most senior and expert clinical nurse within their area of practice in the Hospital and Health Service. They are an integral member of the multidisciplinary health care team who practices autonomously but in collaboration with others to assess and manage patients within their clinical context using expert nursing knowledge and skills at an advanced level based on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia – Registered Nurse Standards of Practice.

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.

The SCHHS is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

The Nurse Practitioner will primarily provide direct expert nursing care and will initiate, implement and monitor relevant interventional therapies and interpret diagnostic pathology as part of the role which also includes the authority to prescribe medications and initiate direct referrals to other healthcare professionals. This position will be integral to the ongoing Alcohol and Drugs of Dependence Service transformation to a tertiary level providing best practice models, inclusive of families/carers and contemporary partnerships, to meet the needs of people with substance use disorders.

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being understand to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Schedule 2, Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health Award) – State 2015 – Generic Level Statements Nurse Grade 8 and the Queensland Public Service values.
• Understand your broad responsibilities for safety and quality in healthcare, actively participate in continuous quality and safety improvement activities within the workplace and notify a relevant clinical or non-clinical responsible officer when concerns exist about workplace or patient safety.

Remuneration value up to $14,816 p.m., comprising salary between $5721.10 - $5973.00 p.f., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 8) (Fixed Term Temporary Full time, 76 hrs p.f. ASAP start for six months with possibility of extension). Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:

https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/  

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

**APPLICANTS ARE TO APPLY ONLINE** The following file types are accepted: .jpg, .gif, .bmp, .png, .rtf, .txt, .doc and docx. Do not upload zipped files, tagged pdfs or protected documents. Click on the "Apply" button to submit your application.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• SC605400-RD (PDF, 427KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants, SCHHS (PDF, 1.79MB)
  Information Package for Applicants