Nurse Practitioner, Hospital-in-the-Home Lead (HiTH)

Western NSW Local Health District; Parkes; On-site; AUD 158,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District in Parkes, NSW, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to lead the Hospital in the Home and Ambulatory Care Services for Lachlan Health Service (Parkes & Forbes). The HiTH NP will identify and refer suitable patients from ED, inpatient units, aged care facilities, and community nurses to HiTH to prevent admission to hospital or ED visits.

Role requires leading a team of clinicians, working across Parkes and Forbes sites, with shifts 08:00–16:30, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lachlan Health Service HiTH service and coordinate care for referrals from ED, Inpatient Unit, Aged Care Facilities and Community Nurse service.
• Collaborate with Forbes HiTH RN and other staff to determine appropriate patients for HiTH admission or transition to hospital avoidance.
• Shifts 08:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday.

Job description

Western NSW Local Health District in Parkes, NSW, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to lead the Hospital in the Home and Ambulatory Care Services for Lachlan Health Service (Parkes & Forbes). The HiTH NP will identify and refer suitable patients from ED, inpatient units, aged care facilities, and community nurses to HiTH to prevent admission to hospital or ED visits.

Role requires leading a team of clinicians, working across Parkes and Forbes sites, with shifts 08:00–16:30, Monday to Friday.