• An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

We are seeking a suitability qualified Nurse Practitioner or registered nurse (enrolled in a Nurse Practitioner Masters degree) for the Blood Transplant & Cellular Therapies (BTCT) Follow up Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner position. This is a Nurse Practitioner led service and crucial to the follow up of patients from 6 months post-transplant. You will be working along side the BTCT team and extended multidisciplinary oncology and medical specialty teams.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) works autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced and extended clinical role to deliver a child and family centred approach to healthcare within the nominated specialty service. The NP provides innovative and flexible health care delivery that complements other health care providers. The NP’s scope of practice (SCOP) is determined by the context of practice, is underpinned by policy and service requirements. The SCOP will be reviewed regularly in conjunction with the service director and/or manager or Nurse Manager as relevant to the service.

A Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP) may be considered where no suitably qualified Nurse Practitioner has applied. The Transitional Nurse Practitioner will adhere to the NMBA standards of practice for a registered nurse but will create a TNP Sc OP of practice to enable their development as a Nurse Practitioner. The TNP will practice under the supervision of medical staff. Enrolment in a NP masters degree is essential in order to be considered for a TNP position.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) works autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced and extended clinical role to deliver a child and family centred approach to healthcare within the nominated specialty service. The NP provides innovative and flexible health care delivery that complements other health care providers. The NP’s scope of practice (SCOP) is determined by the context of practice, is underpinned by policy and service requirements. The SCOP will be reviewed regularly in conjunction with the service director and/or manager or Nurse Manager as relevant to the service.
The NP role includes, but is not limited to comprehensive health assessment, initiation and interpretation of diagnostic investigations, diagnosis, prescription of pharmacological and non-pharmacological agents/therapies and discussion with/referral to medical specialists and other health professionals.
The NP will clinically manage patients requiring hospital admission or discharge, in the clinic or community setting or as relevant to the service.
The NP will emphasize health promotion and disease prevention.
The NP will draw on their professional competency and capability to improve clinical service outcomes through research and quality improvement activities.
The NP will provide education and support to other clinicians that facilitate the ongoing development of clinical practice.
The NP will maintain a standard level of education reflective of their competence.
The NP will challenge and broaden their education to meet service outcomes and higher competencies.

A Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP) may be considered where no suitably qualified Nurse Practitioner has applied. The Transitional Nurse Practitioner will adhere to the primary purposes and standards of practice of a NP within the limitations and Sc OP set out for the Transitional Nurse Practitioner

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For role related queries or questions contact Rachel Graham on rachel.graham@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 17/11/2024