Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

Metro North Hospital and Health Service; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging

Superior employer superannuation up to

Job summary

Metro North Health's Redcliffe Hospital seeks a Nurse Practitioner (Cardiology) to deliver advanced cardiac care within the Medicine Service Line. You will assess, diagnose and manage complex cardiac conditions autonomously and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to enhance outcomes.

In this role you will lead nurse-led models of care, provide clinical leadership, participate in service planning and quality initiatives, and mentor NP candidates and staff while promoting professional

Qualifications

• Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management for patients with complex cardiac conditions within a Nurse Practitioner scope.
• Lead and support innovative nurse-led models of care across the cardiology service.
• Provide specialist clinical leadership, consultation and advice to multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning for complex cardiac patients.
• Lead nurse-led care initiatives to improve access and outcomes.
• Mentor NP candidates, nursing staff and students, promoting professional development.
• Engage in research, quality improvement and service evaluation activities.

Skills

Advanced assessment

Cardiology knowledge

Team collaboration

Job description

About the roleAs a Nurse Practitioner (Cardiology) within the Medicine Service Line at Redcliffe Hospital, you will provide care at an advanced scope of clinical practice for patients with complex cardiac conditions. Working autonomously and collaboratively within an interprofessional team, you will utilise advanced assessment, diagnostic, treatment and care planning skills to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care that enhances patient outcomes across the cardiology service.This role plays a key part in leading and supporting nurse-led models of care, responding to the evolving needs of the health service and consumer populations. You will provide specialist clinical leadership, contribute to service planning and quality initiatives, support research activities, and mentor future nurse practitioner candidates and other healthcare professionals.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, treatment and ongoing management for patients with complex cardiac conditions within a Nurse Practitioner scope of practice.Lead and support innovative nurse-led models of care that improve patient access, experience and health outcomes across the cardiology service.Provide specialist clinical leadership, consultation and advice to multidisciplinary teams, community providers and key stakeholders.Drive evidence-based practice, research, quality improvement and service evaluation activities to enhance patient care and clinical effectiveness.Mentor, educate and support nurse practitioner candidates, nursing staff and students while promoting professional development and clinical excellence.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.