Nurse Practitioner - Community Rapid Response Lead

Department of Health, Tasmania; Riverside; On-site; AUD 134,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Clinical autonomy

Multidisciplinary networks

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Department of Health, Tasmania is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to lead advanced clinical care in the North West Tasmania Community Rapid Response Service. You will work with GPs, nurses and allied health professionals to deliver rapid assessment, diagnosis and treatment in people’s homes and communities.

You’ll practice at the top of your scope, mentor staff, lead quality improvement and support ongoing service development.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and endorsed to practise as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Extensive clinical experience and advanced nursing expertise in primary health care or community health settings.
• Demonstrated expertise in comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management of acute, chronic and complex conditions.
• Advanced clinical judgement and decision‑making skills.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Commitment to evidence‑based practice and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic and treatment services in community settings.
• Provide rapid responses to acute illness, injury or deterioration of chronic conditions.
• Initiate investigations and implement evidence‑based treatment plans within Nurse Practitioner scope.
• Collaborate with GPs, community providers and multidisciplinary teams to optimise outcomes.
• Lead clinical excellence through quality improvement, research and education of staff.
• Mentor and support nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to development and evaluation of the Community Rapid Response Service.

Education

Nursing registration with AHPRA

Nurse Practitioner endorsement

Job description

Department of Health, Tasmania is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to lead advanced clinical care in the North West Tasmania Community Rapid Response Service. You will work with GPs, nurses and allied health professionals to deliver rapid assessment, diagnosis and treatment in people’s homes and communities.

You’ll practice at the top of your scope, mentor staff, lead quality improvement and support ongoing service development.