Lead advanced nurse-led models of care for older people, delivering expert assessment, treatment and care coordination across residential aged care facilities, community settings and emergency services to improve health outcomes and reduce hospitalisations.

Job details

About the role

As a Nurse Practitioner within the Older Person Emergency Network (OPEN), you will provide advanced nursing care to frail older people, geriatric patients and individuals requiring palliative care across Residential Aged Care Facilities and community-based settings. Working at an advanced scope of clinical practice, you will utilise specialist expertise in assessment, diagnosis, care planning, treatment and evaluation to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care and improve health outcomes for older people. 

You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to lead and support innovative nurse-led models of care, including emergency substitution services, community outreach and aged care initiatives. The role provides opportunities to influence service development, mentor clinicians, contribute to research and quality improvement activities, and support the delivery of responsive, evidence-based care that reduces avoidable hospitalisations and enhances patient experiences. 

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, care planning and management for older persons, geriatric patients and individuals requiring palliative care across community and residential aged care settings.
• Deliver specialist nursing interventions and clinical leadership in emergency care, geriatric care and palliative care using evidence-based practice and advanced clinical decision-making. 
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, community providers and healthcare stakeholders to coordinate care and optimise patient outcomes. 
• Lead quality improvement, service evaluation and research activities that support best practice, innovation and enhanced models of care for older people. 
• Provide mentorship, education and support to Nurse Practitioner candidates and other clinicians while contributing to professional development and workforce capability. 

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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.

• MN691743 Role Description (PDF)
  
  Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)