Nurse Practitioner -Family Planning Welfare NT – Darwin

Northern Territory PHN; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Paid leave entitlements

Learning & development support

Research opportunities

Clinical governance leadership

Job summary

Family Planning Welfare NT is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality clinical services in reproductive and sexual health. You will uphold clinical standards, provide patient care, and contribute to governance and continuous improvement within FPWNT.

The role requires NP endorsement, postgraduate health qualifications, and a current Australian driver’s licence. Opportunities for professional development, education, research, and leadership are included, with strong salary packaging

Qualifications

• Registration as Nurse Practitioner in Australia (endorsement)
• Postgraduate qualification in reproductive and sexual health or equivalent
• Current unrestricted Driver’s Licence
• Willing to obtain further experience in primary healthcare and/or reproductive health nursing
• Sound computer skills including MS Office and electronic medical record applications

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, professional clinical services to FPWNT clients.
• Maintain high clinical standards and nursing practices across the organisation.
• Contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead and participate in education, research and professional development activities.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner endorsement

Reproductive and sexual health nursing

Driver's license

MS Office

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Education

Postgraduate qualification in reproductive and sexual health

Tools

MS Office

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

Job description

• Part time or full time on offer
• N6 Salary – $145,403 annually

Why Family Planning Welfare Association of NT Inc

Established in 1973, Family Planning Welfare NT (FPWNT) is a non-profit, community-based organisation providing culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary health care in reproductive and sexual health. We offer clinical services, counselling, education, and training. We are proudly inclusive and an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting sexual health and rights for all. Supported by the Sexual Health and reproductive health (SRHA) formerly Family Planning Alliance Australia (FPAA).

What’s in it for you?

• N6 Salary – $145,403 annually
• Reproductive and sexual health focused scope of practice
• Access to salary packaging ($15,900pa) plus meal/entertainment ($2,650pa) increasing your fortnightly take home pay
• Access to paid leave entitlements including annual leave, personal/careers leave, parental leave, study leave
• Learning & development support
• Engage in other organisational opportunities
• Professional education – clinical supervision, lectures, webinars, community of practice
• Research – reproductive and sexual health research studies and publications
• Leadership – nursing leadership and clinical governance

What’s the role?

The nurse practitioner is accountable for delivering safe, professional and high- quality clinical services to Family Planning clients. The nurse practitioner will maintain high clinical standards and professional nursing practices across the organisation in accordance with Family Planning Australia policies, procedures and clinical guidelines. The role requires a high level of clinical reproductive and sexual health knowledge, skills and experience, excellent communication skills and sound clinical judgement and critical thinking skills.

Is this role right for you?

• Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency registration-Nurse Practitioner endorsement
• Post graduate qualification in reproductive and sexual health (FPAA or equivalent) and/or relevant clinical experience in reproductive and sexual health nursing (or willingness to obtain upon commencement)
• Current unrestricted Driver’s License
• Willing to experience in primary healthcare or reproductive and sexual health nursing
• Sound computer skills, including MS Office and electronic medical record applications
• Must have Australian working rights

Desirable

• Experience in quality improvement and clinical safety initiatives such as clinical audits and policy and procedure development
• Experience in the development or delivery of nursing education programs and knowledge of adult learning principles
• Skills in LARC insertion (implant and/or IUD) or willingness to be trained in same

Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Lauren Lester on 08 8982 1002 or email [e-mail]