Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Candidate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Career training and development

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 advanced clinical skills under supervision to become an autonomous clinician, using diagnostics, prescriptions, and referrals as endorsed by NMBA standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the interprofessional team and aligns with regulatory guidance and flexibility in healthcare delivery on the Sunshine Coast.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled as a Nurse Practitioner Candidate and progressing toward NP endorsement.
• Willingness to train in a nursing model of care with supervision to become autonomous.
• Interest in neonatal care and collaboration with the interprofessional team.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical practice in a nursing model of care under supervision.
• Progress toward endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner with expanded scope of practice.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional team to deliver comprehensive patient care.
• Support delegation and supervision of care to RN/EN or unregulated staff.

Skills

Advanced clinical practice

Nursing model of care

Clinical supervision

Autonomous clinician

Education

Nurse Practitioner Candidate

Job description

Develop your career with Sunshine Coast Health in southeast Queensland which extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.

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/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

• A wellness program;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

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