Nurse Practitioner, Queensland Health

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Health Brisbane East is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to lead advanced gerontic care at Redland Residential Care in Cleveland. In this advanced clinical leadership role, you will provide comprehensive, person-centred care for older people with complex clinical, cognitive and behavioural needs, working autonomously and with the multidisciplinary team to promote safety and quality of life.

You will conduct advanced gerontic assessments, form diagnoses, plan treatment, prescribe within

Qualifications

• Advanced gerontic nursing assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning
• Clinical governance and evidence-based practice focus
• Ability to work autonomously within approved scope with a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced gerontic assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescribing and referrals within your scope
• Lead evidence-based care for residents with complex needs including dementia and BPSD
• Provide clinical leadership in restrictive practices and medication safety

Skills

Gerontic nursing

Clinical assessment

Leadership

Prescribing

Autonomy

Evidence-based practice

Job description

Join Metro South Health as a Nurse Practitioner at Redland Residential Care, a 110-bed government-operated aged care facility in Cleveland. In this advanced clinical leadership role, you will provide comprehensive, person-centred care for older people with complex clinical, cognitive and behavioural needs. Working autonomously and collaboratively with residents, families, medical practitioners and the multidisciplinary team, you will lead innovative models of care that promote safety, dignity, quality of life and improved health outcomes.

• Provide advanced gerontic assessments, clinical diagnoses, treatment planning, prescribing and referrals within your approved scope of practice.
• Lead the coordination and delivery of evidence-based care for residents with complex needs, including dementia and behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).
• Provide clinical leadership in restrictive practices, personalised behaviour support plans, medication safety and antipsychotic stewardship.

About you:

You are an experienced and motivated Nurse Practitioner with advanced expertise in gerontic nursing and a passion for improving the lives of older people. You bring sound clinical judgement, strong leadership capabilities and a collaborative approach to managing complex care needs, supporting clinical teams and achieving safe, high-quality resident outcomes.

• Advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic and treatment skills, with specialist knowledge of gerontic nursing, dementia care and behavioural management.
• The ability to work autonomously within an approved scope of practice while collaborating effectively with medical practitioners and multidisciplinary teams.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical governance, continuous improvement and person-centred care that promotes resident dignity, safety and wellbeing.

What we can offer you:

• We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
• We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
• We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
• You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

About us:

is the major health centre for adults and children in the Redlands and Brisbane's southern bayside suburbs. We provide a range of services including emergency care, primary health and minor injury care, acute and subacute medicine, general surgery, maternity and paediatric, mental specialist outpatient and mental health care.

It's an exciting time as our Redlands Coast community grows bringing a diverse range of patients & an opportunity to make a real difference in the community. With more beds, new and expanding services the Redland Hospital expansion provides a range of opportunities to pursue and build a long-term career, enjoy a supportive work environment, professional growth opportunities, and a vibrant community!

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE

Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.

We are better together.

Nurse Practitioner, Queensland Health Brisbane - East, Australia