Nurse Practitioner Candidate — Emergency Dept Leader-in-Training

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Flexible work-life balance

Salary sacrificing options

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted private health insurance

Fitness passport

Job summary

Queensland Government/ Rockhampton Hospital Emergency Department is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Candidate to advance autonomous practice within a 24/7 adult and paediatric ED in Central Queensland. You will gain expert clinical skills, earn mentorship, and contribute to teaching, research and quality improvement as you progress toward NP endorsement.

Role involves working across the ED with a focus on leadership and patient care excellence, plus involvement in the expanding NP-led Fast Track

Qualifications

• AHPRA-registered nurse
• 4+ years of advanced nursing practice in ED
• Postgraduate qualification in Emergency or Acute Care

Responsibilities

• Provide care across the Emergency Department with increasing autonomy as a Nurse Practitioner
• Engage in mentorship, supervision and professional development
• Lead research and quality improvement activities
• Contribute to the 7-day NP-led Fast Track service

Skills

Advanced nursing practice

Clinical leadership

Communication

Education

Master of Nurse Practitioner

Postgraduate qualification in Emergency/Acute Care

Job description

Queensland Government/ Rockhampton Hospital Emergency Department is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Candidate to advance autonomous practice within a 24/7 adult and paediatric ED in Central Queensland. You will gain expert clinical skills, earn mentorship, and contribute to teaching, research and quality improvement as you progress toward NP endorsement.

Role involves working across the ED with a focus on leadership and patient care excellence, plus involvement in the expanding NP-led Fast Track