Lead Nurse Practitioner, Geriatric & Dementia Care

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Health Brisbane East is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to lead advanced gerontic care at Redland Residential Care in Cleveland. In this advanced clinical leadership role, you will provide comprehensive, person-centred care for older people with complex clinical, cognitive and behavioural needs, working autonomously and with the multidisciplinary team to promote safety and quality of life.

You will conduct advanced gerontic assessments, form diagnoses, plan treatment, prescribe within

Qualifications

• Advanced gerontic nursing assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning
• Clinical governance and evidence-based practice focus
• Ability to work autonomously within approved scope with a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced gerontic assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescribing and referrals within your scope
• Lead evidence-based care for residents with complex needs including dementia and BPSD
• Provide clinical leadership in restrictive practices and medication safety

Skills

Gerontic nursing

Clinical assessment

Leadership

Prescribing

Autonomy

Evidence-based practice

Job description

Queensland Health Brisbane East is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to lead advanced gerontic care at Redland Residential Care in Cleveland. In this advanced clinical leadership role, you will provide comprehensive, person-centred care for older people with complex clinical, cognitive and behavioural needs, working autonomously and with the multidisciplinary team to promote safety and quality of life.

You will conduct advanced gerontic assessments, form diagnoses, plan treatment, prescribe within