Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care

Department of Health Tasmania; Brisbane; Sur place; AUD 134 000 - 163 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Travel and relocation assistance

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Carer Accredited Employer Status

Salary packaging

Résumé du poste

Department of Health Tasmania in Brisbane North West region seeks a Nurse Practitioner to lead chronic and complex wound care in community settings. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care, while contributing to quality improvement and evidence-based practice across services.

The role requires current AHPRA registration, strong wound care and assessment skills, and the ability to travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner registration with AHPRA.
• Experience in complex wound care and clinical assessment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regionally.
• Commitment to cultural safety and inclusive practice.

Responsabilités

• Provide expertise in chronic and complex wound management within the community setting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice.

Connaissances

Nurse Practitioner

Wound care

Clinical assessment

Communication

Driver's license

Cultural safety

Description du poste

Department of Health Tasmania – Brisbane QLD

Primary Health North West is a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred healthcare to communities across North West Tasmania. Working across a range of community settings, the team provides comprehensive care that supports people to achieve the best possible health outcomes while remaining connected to their local communities.

As part of an innovative and supportive service, you'll work alongside experienced healthcare professionals dedicated to clinical excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement. The team values diversity, professional development and a culture of respect, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while

The Role:

• Provide expertise in chronic and complex wound management within the community setting.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and evidence based practice

You will need:

• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with AHPRA
• Experience in complex wound care and strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the region
• Commitment to cultural safety and inclusive practice

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

• Permanent, full time, day worker position, working up to 76hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join us.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$148,470 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withNurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% based on qualification type

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
• Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwives Board of Australia and endorsed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner
• Registration to work with Vulnerable People

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• 527658 Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care G8,3 (July 2023)

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name:Lynn Sims
Position:Nurse Unit Manager - Community Specialist Services
Phone number:0408 477 ***
Email address:*********@ths.tas.gov.au

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Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.