Nurse Practitioner/Transition to Nurse Practitioner - Drug Health Services - Perm FT or PT
Job description
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time up to 16 hours per week
Location: SWSLHD Drug Health Services
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner
Requisition ID: REQ332711
Application Close Date: 28/08/2022
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Nurse Practitioner - $64.13 - $68.66 per hour
Transitional Nurse Practitioner (CNC Gde 2) - $60.55 - $61.76 per hour
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
- Do you want to work in an LHD who is investing in nursing leadership?
- Are you a Nurse Practitioner or Transitional Nurse Practitioner who is looking to grow and develop in a role you can make your own?
- Would you like to influence service delivery, future planning and strategy for Drug & Alcohol Services?
SWSLHD is seeking a flexible, adaptable and driven Nurse Practitioner or Transitional Nurse Practitioner to join their growing team.
We are seeking a champion of change, a person of influence, and someone who is passionate and dedicated to their profession and Drug & Alcohol Services. The Drug & Alcohol team are in a period of growth and change in their service and are looking for someone who will advocate for the NP field. This role is your chance to make true and lasting changes in the Drug and Alcohol space in SWSLHD and work with a dedicated team to redesign clinical services. You will be flexible, adaptable and be ready for a challenge that will drive your career as well as the quality of patient care provided. This is your opportunity to work autonomously and be part of the future planning and strategy in SWSLHD and use your empathy and enthusiasm to build this around your innovative ideas and methodologies.
You will be working as part of a highly skilled, highly supportive team who embrace innovation, encourage new ideas and are happy to challenge the norm. The team is modern, professional and driven by their growth and desire to make lasting changes in Drug & Alcohol services. Career development is highly supported and being part of a small service allows you to be a part of a close knit team and to build positive relationships. You will be a collaborator – the team thrives on working together to come up with a variety of strategies to improve the service and are keen to utilise the diverse skills and knowledge of a dedicated NP.
Are you an TNP who is unsure about taking on this challenge? We have an experienced NP who is highly supportive and encouraging of those looking to grow and develop their skills. You will be mentored and supervised by our staff specialist and Nurse practitioner, giving you the chance to progress through to NP qualifications with guidance from some of the industry best. You will receive study days and be encouraged to combine your learning with your practical experiences.
Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.
If you feel your career aspirations align with the SWSLHD vision, click APPLY NOW!
What you'll be doing
The Nurse Practitioner is educated and endorsed to function autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced and extended clinical role. The NP role includes assessment and management using nursing knowledge and skills. The role may include, but is not limited to, the direct referral of patients to other health care professionals, prescribing medications and initiating and interpreting diagnostic investigations
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, healthier communities.
All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model, promoting a culture that supports practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviors and interactions with patients, clients and employees.
The vision of SWSLHD Nursing and Midwifery Service is Compassionate Nursing and Midwifery Care Always, through leading effective workplace cultures that improve the patient experience.
Where You'll Be Working
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background and people with a disability to apply.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.
- Meets relevant qualification requirements, as noted in the essential criteria (please refer to the position description)
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated ability to undertake comprehensive health assessments of patients within target populations in order to collect relevant clinical data to inform clinical and diagnostic decision making processes
- Demonstrated ability to articulate sound reasoning behind clinical, diagnostic and prescribing decisions that are informed by evidence based practice and made within a nursing context
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness of care needs
- Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and personally resolve conflicts when they arise
- Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical and reflective thinking, complex reasoning and analysis to guide assessments, clinical judgements and decisions whilst managing complete episodes of patient care.
- Demonstrated ability to perform in a clinical leadership role evidenced by participation in practice development activities including mentoring, education, active participation in communities of practice, policy development, research and quality improvement.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Zubin Hiramanek on 0436 919 338 or via email Zubin.Hiramanek@health.nsw.gov.au
Interview Date Range: 31/08/2022 - 7/09/52022
Additional Information
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Workplace Giving Program
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate.
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
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