Unit/Division: Royal Perth Hospital > Cardiology Medical DivisionThis is a recruitment process for a Permanent Full Time appointment.Position Profile: The Nurse Practitioner provides a clinical service in collaboration with other health professionals to diagnose, treat, and manage a patient's health status in accordance with national legislation.
The Nurse Practitioner performs advanced physical assessments, orders diagnostic tests, interprets the results, initiates referrals to relevant health providers, and prescribes medications and therapies as needed.
They provide clinical leadership as appropriate and practice within their scope considering the Nursing and Midwifery Board's Nursing Practice Decision Flowchart.Ongoing credentialing to a scope of specialty practice is required for all nurse practitioners.Area Profile: The East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) includes a wide hospital and health service network aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of over 670,000 Western Australians in its catchment area.Our hospital network offers tertiary, secondary, and specialist health care, including emergency and critical care, trauma, surgery, medical, mental health, inpatient and outpatient services, aged care, palliative care, rehabilitation, and women's, children's, and neonatal services.Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is an inner-city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group.
It hosts the State Major Adult Trauma Service and offers advanced emergency medicine, complex surgeries, mental health, and specialist medical services.
RPH is also a teaching hospital committed to innovation and research.
EMHS values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all community groups, including Aboriginal people and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy.
As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.Eligibility to Apply: Applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed-term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent roles).Other Conditions: WA Health policies require criminal records screening, integrity checks, and possibly working with children checks and health assessments.
References may be contacted to assess integrity and ethical behavior.
Adverse information may influence the decision but does not necessarily disqualify an applicant.This position requires a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.
For more info, visit: this process is primarily for the current vacancy, it may be used for similar future vacancies.
If the selected candidate declines or vacates, the next suitable applicant may be considered.
Valid for six months from the recruitment endorsement date.Employee Benefits: Benefits may include professional development, study leave, flexible working and leave arrangements, and location-based allowances.Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form available at Information: Contact Meredith Walker, Nursing Director, at (08) 9224 8023.If experiencing online application difficulties, contact Employee Services at 13 44 77 during business hours.A cover letter outlining your suitability.A statement addressing the selection criteria (2-3 pages).A detailed CV summarizing your experience and how it meets the role.Names and contacts of two professional referees, preferably current supervisors or managers.Ensure all documents are prepared before applying online.
Allow sufficient time to complete the application as you will need to answer questions and attach documents.Lodgement is system generated.
Submissions after 4:00 pm will not be accepted.LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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