It is the purpose of this role to provide advanced clinical practice in a nursing model of care and gain expanded skills under clinical supervision to become an autonomous clinician using diagnostics, prescription, treatment and referral in the speciality of Oncology/Leukaemia patients.
About The Team
The Oncology Service provides tertiary and quaternary care to patients of Queensland and on occasions Northern New South Wales. The service provides evidence-based care and is recognised for the leadership and clinical expertise nationally and internationally for care of paediatric patients with oncology conditions. Services are delivered in a variety of settings including the outpatient ambulatory care setting, day patient setting, in patient setting and via telehealth, community and outreach services.
About The Role
The Nurse Practitioner Candidate (NPC) is a Registered Nurse (RN) who:
* Holds an advanced practice nursing position; and
* Demonstrates a specialised clinical expertise and/or specialised skill set.
It is the purpose of this role to provide advanced clinical practice in a nursing model of care and gain expanded skills under clinical supervision to become an autonomous clinician using diagnostics, prescription, treatment and referral in the speciality of Oncology/Leukaemia patients. Through completion of relevant education preparation and experiential learning, the NPC will develop an expanded scope of practice that will result in endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner (NP). The NPC of Oncology/Leukaemia patients will function in accordance with relevant legislation and national standards and will work collaboratively with the interprofessional team to ensure the provision of comprehensive, individualised quality patient care to patients within Oncology.
The NPC is supported by documentation of clinical learning, competency, and academic achievement. The NPC position is grounded in the nursing profession's values, knowledge, theories, and practice and provides innovative and flexible healthcare delivery that compliments the entire health care system.
About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)
Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programmes including specialist outreach and telehealth services.
Inclusion and diversity
To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
* Competitive renumeration
* Annual pay increases
* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
* 17.5% annual leave loading
* Salary packaging
* Employee wellness and assistance program
* Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.
Occupational group Health - Nursing
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