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Central Coast Local Health District
CCLHD - Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner – Aged Care
FULL TIME
October 16, 2024
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: Dependent upon Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ527359
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: Dependent upon Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ527359
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
Are you looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact and contribute to the Central Coast Community? An exciting position has arisen for a Nurse Practitioner or Transitioning Nurse Practitioner within our dynamic Central Coast Hospital at Home (CCH@H) Team. This is an amazing opportunity to show case your skills and make a real difference in the provision of services to the older population across the Central Coast.
Are you looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact and contribute to the Central Coast Community? An exciting position has arisen for a Nurse Practitioner or Transitioning Nurse Practitioner within our dynamic Central Coast Hospital at Home (CCH@H) Team. This is an amazing opportunity to show case your skills and make a real difference in the provision of services to the older population across the Central Coast.
About You
- You have Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with endorsement from the Nurses and Midwifery Board Australia to work at an advanced level as a Nurse Practitioner in Aged Care Nursing or working towards as per the NMBA Guidelines on endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner.
- You have the ability to provide advanced nursing care in Aged Care, independently conducting assessments, investigations, and implementing appropriate treatments or referrals in line with advanced nursing practice guidelines.
- You possess strong communication and negotiation skills, along with proven experience in using computerised health information systems.
Where You’ll Be Working
The Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner (NP/TNP) in Aged Care plays a pivotal role in delivering advanced and extended clinical care. Working collaboratively, the NP/TNP ensures safe, high-quality nursing care to older adults through comprehensive assessment, management, and treatment. Their focus is on providing clinical support to older individuals, contributing to the enhancement of healthcare systems within the Local Health District and Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs), ultimately aiming to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and support early discharges.
Key responsibilities include the delivery of safe, specialised care plans tailored to the needs of older adults, developed in collaboration with medical teams and General Practitioners. The NP/TNP will also maintain close coordination with the Hospital in the Home services on the Central Coast.
In this role, the NP/TNP leverages their expertise to assess and manage the health needs of older adults, which may involve initiating diagnostic investigations, prescribing medications, and referring patients directly to other healthcare professionals. All practices are conducted within the NP/TNP's approved scope, ensuring alignment with legislative, policy frameworks, and the strategic goals of the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD).
As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.
What We Offer
The Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner (NP/TNP) in Aged Care plays a pivotal role in delivering advanced and extended clinical care. Working collaboratively, the NP/TNP ensures safe, high-quality nursing care to older adults through comprehensive assessment, management, and treatment. Their focus is on providing clinical support to older individuals, contributing to the enhancement of healthcare systems within the Local Health District and Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs), ultimately aiming to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and support early discharges.
Key responsibilities include the delivery of safe, specialised care plans tailored to the needs of older adults, developed in collaboration with medical teams and General Practitioners. The NP/TNP will also maintain close coordination with the Hospital in the Home services on the Central Coast.
In this role, the NP/TNP leverages their expertise to assess and manage the health needs of older adults, which may involve initiating diagnostic investigations, prescribing medications, and referring patients directly to other healthcare professionals. All practices are conducted within the NP/TNP's approved scope, ensuring alignment with legislative, policy frameworks, and the strategic goals of the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD).
As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.
What We Offer
- Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Social Club.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Our Commitment To Diversity and Inclusion
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.
The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.
For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx
Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with Covid-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment
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For role related queries or questions contact Leanne Mclaren
Phone: 02 4336 7800
Email: Leanne.Mc Laren1@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Sunday, 27 October 2024 at 11.59pm
You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Leanne Mclaren
Phone: 02 4336 7800
Email: Leanne.Mc Laren1@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Sunday, 27 October 2024 at 11.59pm
You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired
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