Shellharbour Emergency Nurse Practitioner Lead

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District; Shellharbour; On-site; AUD 158,000 - 169,000; Full time

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Job summary

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is recruiting a Nurse Practitioner for the Emergency Department in Shellharbour. This role focuses on focused assessment and management of patients with advanced knowledge and skills, including prescribing medications and direct referrals to other health professionals.

The Nurse Practitioner provides leadership within the ED, supports clinical practice standards, and collaborates with the Nurse Manager and ED leadership to ensure high-quality patient

Qualifications

• Currently a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and authorised as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Emergency nursing or extensive ED work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous and collaborative advanced clinical care in the Emergency Department.
• Lead assessment, management, and referral of patients using advanced skills.
• Prescribe medications and order diagnostics as clinically appropriate.

Skills

AHPRA registered nurse

Nurse Practitioner authorised

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Postgraduate emergency nursing

Job description

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is recruiting a Nurse Practitioner for the Emergency Department in Shellharbour. This role focuses on focused assessment and management of patients with advanced knowledge and skills, including prescribing medications and direct referrals to other health professionals.

The Nurse Practitioner provides leadership within the ED, supports clinical practice standards, and collaborates with the Nurse Manager and ED leadership to ensure high-quality patient