ED Nurse Practitioner – Lead Emergency Care

Hunter New England Local Health District; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 158,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Allocated Days Off

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

The Welcome Experience

Diversity and inclusion support

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join Singleton District Hospital's Emergency Department. You will provide autonomous, advanced nursing care and lead aspects of ED practice to improve patient outcomes.

You will work with the Nurse Unit Manager, clinical education team and visiting medical officers, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and contributing to team development within a patient-centred service.

Qualifications

• Current RN registration with AHPRA and Nurse Practitioner endorsement.
• Master's level Nurse Practitioner qualification or education equivalence.
• Ability to drive in NSW and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing review in ED.
• Develop and implement evidence-based care plans.
• Prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
• Collaborate with NUM, education team and Visiting Medical Officers.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentoring to nursing staff.
• Promote evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.
• Evaluate outcomes and identify care improvements.
• Build relationships with patients, families and community stakeholders.

Skills

Emergency care

Autonomous practice

Clinical leadership

Communication

Education

Nurse Practitioner qualification (Master's level)

Job description

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join Singleton District Hospital's Emergency Department. You will provide autonomous, advanced nursing care and lead aspects of ED practice to improve patient outcomes.

You will work with the Nurse Unit Manager, clinical education team and visiting medical officers, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and contributing to team development within a patient-centred service.