Nurse Practitioner

East Metropolitan Health Service; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Study leave assistance

Flexible working

Flexible leave

Employer superannuation 12%

Fitness Passport

Travel discount

Job summary

East Metropolitan Health Service in Perth is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Home Hospital service within the East CareConnect team. This permanent full-time role offers 76 hours per fortnight (80 with an ADO) and includes in-person visits and virtual monitoring via wearable technology.

You will diagnose, treat and manage patients autonomously, lead quality improvement, and develop standards of practice while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team under NMBA NP standards.

Qualifications

• Eligible for RN registration with NMBA endorsement as Nurse Practitioner.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.
• Advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and prescribing where permitted.
• Commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Knowledge of local policy and regulatory obligations for NP practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous, high‑level clinical assessments and management.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage patients in collaboration with other health professionals.
• Lead quality improvement activities and develop standards of practice.
• Participate in development of patient care pathways and service delivery improvements.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner (RN)

Clinical leadership

Advanced assessment

Prescribing medications

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse with NP endorsement

Job description

About the Opportunity

CRVCID 753641. We are currently seeking a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join the Home Hospital service with East CareConnect team as a Nurse Practitioner. This is a permanent, full-time position working 76 hours per fortnight (80 hours per fortnight with an ADO). This position is with East CareConnect and based in Perth.

About the Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides expert knowledge and high-level clinical service in collaboration with other health professionals to diagnose, treat and manage a patient’s health status in accordance with National legislation and regulation. The Nurse Practitioner works autonomously to perform advanced physical assessments, request and interpret diagnostic and/or screening investigations, initiate and manage complex healthcare requirements, initiate referrals to relevant health providers, and prescribe appropriate medications and other therapies. The Nurse Practitioner provides clinical leadership as appropriate and is responsible for developing standards of practice, initiating research, leading quality improvement activities, and implementing changes to clinical practice. The Nurse Practitioner practices at an advanced level within their scope of practice considerate of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Nurse Practitioner standards for practice and is accountable for all care instigated and provided. This service offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary care through in-person visits by health professionals and virtual means, with remote monitoring of vital signs through wearable technology. As part of its operations, Home Hospital is building patient pathways − roadmaps for care − for acute medical, post-surgical, respiratory and complex geriatric conditions. For further job‑related Information: for further information, we encourage you to contact Jonathon Burcham, Home Hospital Operations Manager, on 0433 886 068.

Suitability Criteria

• Eligible for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Demonstrated extensive clinical and professional experience, and expert knowledge and competence in area of specialty, with flexibility to work in a dynamic environment and progress clinical care.
• Demonstrated well‑developed leadership skills consistent with organisational values and behaviour, with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated advanced interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and conceptual and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Evidence of high‑level commitment to continuous quality improvement principles and initiatives including the ability to influence organisational and cultural change.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of safety, risk and research principles to support person centred care and evidence‑based practice.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and application of local and national contemporary policy, legislative and regulatory obligations, and how these impact on employment and service delivery.

For more information about this position, including a thorough breakdown of duties, reporting structures, and the selection criteria used in assessing applicants to the role, we encourage you to refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached.

Employee Benefits

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other professional and location‑based allowances.
• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For information on superannuation click here .
• Fitness Passport- discounted access to select gyms, pools, and fitness centres across Australia
• Discounted Smart Rider for travel to work

Diversity and Inclusion

EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist. We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability. WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote applications from people with disability. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to support you through the recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail] to let us know if you require any adjustments to take part in the application or selection process.

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

Other Conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre‑employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within EMHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.