Nurse Practitioner

Metro North Hospital and Health Service; Brisbane; Remote; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging

Higher superannuation up to 12.75%

Job summary

Metro North Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced clinical assessment and management for PrEP and sexual health through a telehealth model, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to improve access and equity in HIV prevention services.

The role supports development of nurse-led care, contributes to research and quality improvement, and provides clinical leadership across the Metro North Sexual Health and HIV Service.

Qualifications

• Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, treatment planning and ongoing management for PrEP and sexual health via telehealth.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, prescribing and ongoing management for PrEP and sexual health via telehealth.
• Deliver specialist nursing interventions and expert clinical advice within NP scope of practice.
• Lead nurse-led models of care to improve access and health outcomes for individuals at risk of HIV acquisition.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, pharmacy, pathology and primary care teams to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Telehealth delivery

Prescribing in NP scope

Nursing leadership

Interprofessional collaboration

Research & quality improvement

Education

Nurse Practitioner endorsement

Tools

EMR systems

Pathology ordering

Job description

About the roleAs a Nurse Practitioner within the Statewide Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Telehealth Service, you will provide advanced nursing care and clinical leadership in the specialty area of Sexual Health Medicine. Working autonomously and collaboratively within an interprofessional team, you will deliver comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, prescribing and ongoing management for consumers accessing HIV prevention services across Queensland through an innovative telehealth model.This role plays a key part in improving equitable access to HIV prevention services, particularly for Medicare-ineligible people who may face barriers to accessing traditional healthcare. You will contribute to the ongoing development of nurse-led models of care, provide specialist consultation and clinical leadership, and support evidence-based practice, research and service improvement initiatives within the Metro North Sexual Health and HIV Service.About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, treatment planning and ongoing management for consumers accessing PrEP and sexual health services through a telehealth model of care.Deliver specialist nursing interventions and expert clinical advice in Sexual Health Medicine while practising autonomously within an approved Nurse Practitioner scope of practice.Lead and support innovative nurse-led models of care that improve access, equity and health outcomes for individuals at risk of HIV acquisition.Collaborate effectively with medical, nursing, pharmacy, pathology, primary care and community stakeholders to ensure coordinated, person-centred care.Contribute to clinical leadership, quality improvement, research, education and mentoring activities that support service development and best-practice sexual health care.Benefits when working for usRewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areasValue driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balanceFlexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increasesBenefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packagingMetro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careersApplications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTEDThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.