Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Candidate

Queensland Government; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 141,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Generous superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Candidate to join the Neonatal Unit within Women’s and Children’s Service. The NPC will develop an expanded scope of practice toward endorsement as a NP, under supervision, in a values-based organisation that supports flexible healthcare delivery and professional development.

The role includes responsibility for advanced clinical practice, adherence to NMBA standards, and collaboration with an interprofessional team to provide high-quality

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical practice in a nursing model of care with supervision to become autonomous clinician.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care in the neonatal unit and work under clinical supervision toward NP endorsement.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional team to ensure comprehensive, individualised patient care.

Job description

We're excited to welcome a Nurse Practitioner Candidate to our Neonatal Unit within Women's and Children's Service (WCS).Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.Key Responsibilities include:It is the purpose of this role to provide advanced clinical practice in a nursing model of care and be trained in expanded skills under clinical supervision to become an autonomous clinician using diagnostics, prescription, treatment and referral.Through completion of relevant education preparation and experiential learning, the NPC will develop an expanded scope of practice that will result in endorsement as a NP. The NPC will function in accordance with relevant legislation and national standards and will work collaboratively with the interprofessional team to ensure the provision of comprehensive, individualised quality patient care to patients.The NPC is supported by documentation of clinical learning and competency and academic achievement. The NPC position is grounded in the nursing professions values, knowledge, theories and practice and provides innovative and flexible healthcare delivery that compliments the entire health care system.Assume responsibility and accountability for ensuring Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia (NMBA) and own standards and actions (at advanced level) and the delegation and supervision of care to a Registered Nurse (RN), Enrolled Nurse (EN) or unregulated healthcare worker.Remuneration value up to $174 208 p.a., comprising salary between $140 632 - $152 685 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (NG7) (Fixed Term Temporary Full Time position available for 24 months). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).Why work for us?We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careersAs a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:A wellness program;Generous superannuation;Flexible work arrangements;Career training and development; andSalary packaging.Check out the latest updates here:https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.