Nurse Practitioner: Community Rapid Response Leader

Department of Health Tasmania; Sydney; Remote; AUD 130,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Professional development opportunities

Advanced practice role with autonomy

Multidisciplinary networks access

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Department of Health Tasmania is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Community Rapid Response Service. The role offers high clinical autonomy, rapid assessment, and treatment for acute illness and complex conditions in community settings across North West Tasmania.

You will lead clinical excellence, collaborate with GPs, pharmacists and allied health, mentor staff and contribute to service development and evaluation. This is a full-time, shift-based role with pro rata salary support.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and endorsement to practise as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Extensive clinical experience and advanced nursing expertise within primary health care or community health.
• Demonstrated expertise in comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management of acute, chronic and complex conditions.
• Current Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of clients in community settings.
• Provide rapid and intensive responses to people experiencing acute illness, injury, or deterioration of chronic and complex conditions.
• Initiate and interpret diagnostic investigations and implement evidence-based treatment plans within Nurse Practitioner scope of practice.
• Work collaboratively with General Practitioners, community providers and multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.
• Lead clinical excellence through quality improvement, research and evidence-based practice.
• Mentor, educate and support nursing and multidisciplinary staff.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and evaluation of the Community Rapid Response Service.

Education

Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (Registered Nurse) & Nurse Practitioner endorsement

Current Driver's Licence

Job description

Department of Health Tasmania is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Community Rapid Response Service. The role offers high clinical autonomy, rapid assessment, and treatment for acute illness and complex conditions in community settings across North West Tasmania.

You will lead clinical excellence, collaborate with GPs, pharmacists and allied health, mentor staff and contribute to service development and evaluation. This is a full-time, shift-based role with pro rata salary support.