Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology, Queensland Health

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary with incremental In

Superannuation contribution up to 12.5

Salary packaging

Job summary

Redcliffe Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (Cardiology) to deliver advanced cardiology care within the Medicine Service Line. You will work autonomously and with an interprofessional team to provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment and care planning for complex cardiac patients.

This role leads nurse-led models of care, supports service planning, quality initiatives and research, and mentors NP candidates and nursing staff while promoting professional development.

Qualifications

• Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and ongoing management for complex cardiac patients.
• Lead and support nurse-led models of care across the cardiology service.
• Provide specialist clinical leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor NP candidates and nursing staff while promoting professional development.

Responsibilities

• 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 and outcomes.
• Provide specialist clinical leadership, consultation and advice to multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Drive evidence-based practice, research, quality improvement and service evaluation activities.
• Mentor, educate and support nurse practitioner candidates and nursing staff.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Cardiology knowledge

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Job description

As 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 you

Our 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 us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro 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.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology, Queensland Health • Brisbane - North, Australia