An exciting opportunity exists for a Nurse Practitioner skilled in Stomal Therapy and Wound Management to lead and deliver expert clinical leadership in the provision and coordination of contemporary, person-centred care. The Nurse Practitioner Stomal Therapy / Wound Management is responsible for coordinating and delivering advanced expertise in the specialties of Stomal Therapy, Wound Management and Pressure Injury Prevention and Management to members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers. Inpatient Stomal Therapy and Wound Management services are provided to all facilities including the Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Job details

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.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Clinical lead for the activities of the Stomal Therapy and Wound Management Outpatients Clinic which manages consumers requiring rapid access, post discharge and chronic condition care.
• Clinical lead for stomal therapy, wound management and pressure injury prevention and management services for inpatients across the facilities of the SCHHS.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical and allied health staff in a team approach, supported by evidence and research to achieve optimal outcomes and meet the needs of consumers with stomas, wounds and pressure injuries.
• Provide clinical leadership that influences and progresses clinical care, policy and collaboration through all levels of health care.

Remuneration based pro rata on equivalent full time value up to $177,797 p.a., comprising salary rates: $75.27 - $78.59 p.h. (p/t), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 8) (Fixed-Term Temporary Part-Time position up to 15/12/2024, hrs negotiable). 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.

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Documents

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

• Information for Applicants, SCHHS (PDF, 1.79MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SC580871_RD (PDF, 433KB)
  Role Description