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Nurse Practitioner - Geriatric Specialised Services
Ipswich Hospital
• This service provides care to frail older persons in the outpatient setting and specialist gerontic nursing care supporting the general function of the Outpatient Service through the application of the principles of best practice, education, leadership, and portfolio management.
The Geriatric Outpatient Service operates collaboratively with community-based services, residential aged care facilities, hospital inpatient teams, hospital in the home services and multidisciplinary Allied Health services to provide evidence-based care to clients who are referred to the West Moreton Geriatric Outpatient Service
• Permanent Part Time Opportunity
• 32hrs per fortnight
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 8 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM644368_06 |
| Closing date | 03-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Julie McNeill |
| Contact details | 0448 845 281 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Geriatric Specialised Outpatients Service is an endorsed registered nurse who demonstrates advanced and expanded clinical skills, knowledge and high level of capacity to provide contemporary evidence based clinical care for Geriatric patients in the Ambulatory/Outpatient setting.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated contemporary advanced practice, expert clinical skills and knowledge in credentialed scope of practice and leadership capability enabling the delivery and support of high-quality patient focused care.
- Demonstrates the ability to apply specialised knowledge of contemporary advanced nursing practice and theory in credentialed scope of practice 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 and across the 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.
- Applies knowledge of quality improvement frameworks and associated quality processes including the integration of contemporary nursing research to all clinical activities.
- 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
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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WM644368_06 Nurse Practitioner Geriatric Specialised Services_RD (PDF, 196KB)
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
