Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of health professionals in the Preventative Integrated Care Services (PICS).

PICS provides rapid access (review within 24-48 hours) to intensive specialised medical management, delivered by a team of medical, nursing, and allied health clinicians, with a specific focus on supporting people with chronic conditions who require multi-disciplinary input to avoid a potential hospital presentation or admission.

Job details

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  

About the role

The Nurse Practitioner Candidate (NPC) for the Preventative Integrated Care Service (PICS) will be a Registered Nurse who is undertaking a relevant Master's degree to become a Nurse Practitioner (NP), with a focus on Chronic disease management. Nurse Practitioners Candidate are expert, practicing beyond the usual extent of a nurse, at an advanced 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.

Fixed Term Temporary Part-time opportunity, until February 2026 (0.7FTE).

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• 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 nursing to the level required within mandatory qualifications section.
• The ability to apply specialised knowledge of contemporary advanced nursing practice and theory in chronic disease management and to participate directly and indirectly in the delivery of clinical care.   
• 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.
• 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.

For more information regarding the key responsibilities and capabilities of the role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Mandatory Requirements:

• 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.
• Completed or currently undertaking or has the capacity to undertake the relevant master's program to become an endorsed NP
• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Access to innovative 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 (including one academic referee from current enrolment where appropriate) 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.

• WM645526_06 Nurse Practitioner Candidate_RD (PDF, 609KB)
  Role Description
  
  WMH Nursing and Midwifery Professional Practice Model (PDF, 816KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants