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Nurse Practitioner Candidate (Diabetes) Preventative Integrated Care Service
Hayden Centre
Start a new journey with us! The Preventative Integrated Care Service (PICS) will provide a rapid response (review within 24-48 hours) for intensive sub-acute medical management, delivered by a specialised medical, nurse practitioner and allied health team with a disease specific focus through flexible and varied modalities.
• Temporary Part-time opportunity for up to 12 months!
Job details
| Position status | Contract |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM651715_08 |
| Closing date | 26-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | 12 months |
| Contact person | Shannon Wallis |
| Contact details | 0423201711 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
The Nurse Practitioner Candidate (NPC) Diabetes for the Preventative Integrated Care Service (PICS) will be a registered nurse (RN) who is undertaking a Master of Nurse Practitioner (NP) (or equivalent) course with a focus on chronic disease and diabetes management. NPCs a work at an advanced practice level with an expanded scope of practice, and with an advanced degree of autonomy and clinical decision making. They work independently and collaboratively in the health care system.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated contemporary expert nursing clinical knowledge, expertise and skills in nursing practice and leadership enabling the delivery and supporting high quality care provision in chronic conditions and diabetes nursing to the level required within mandatory qualifications section.
- Demonstrates the ability to apply specialised knowledge of contemporary advanced nursing practice and theory in chronic disease and diabetes management and to participate directly and indirectly in the delivery of clinical care.
- Demonstrates the ability to build and maintain strong relationships, open communication and a positive environment within a multidisciplinary team, actively contributing to the learning and development of others to a high standard.
- Demonstrates the ability to educate, inform, counsel and support patients and families with contemporary clinical information at an advanced level relevant to patient's care and understanding.
- Applied knowledge of quality improvement frameworks and associated quality processes inclusive of the integration of nursing research, identifying experiences that evidence a professional commitment to contributing to quality improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to interact professionally and maintain professional relationships with all members of the healthcare team both internally and externally to the health service.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) with a current annual practicing certificate is mandatory. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
- This position requires the incumbent to be enrolled in a Master of NP course (or equivalent) and maintain passing grades during employment within an NPC position. Periodic requests for copies of academic transcripts may be required during employment within an NPC position.
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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WM651715_07 Nurse Practitioner Candidate PICS_RD (PDF, 229KB)
Role Description
Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
Information Package for Applicants
WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
Information Package for Applicants
WMH Nursing and Midwifery Professional Practice Model (PDF, 816KB)
Information Package for Applicants
