RACF Outreach Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner (Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 3)
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Location : Concord Repatriation General Hospital and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID : REQ585653
This is an innovative and exciting senior role for an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join a cohesive, energetic, and dynamic multidisciplinary service
About The Role
This is a district-wide position based across Concord Repatriation General Hospital and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
SLHD RACF Outreach recognises and values the importance of Nurse Practitioners. The Residential Aged Care service aims to be at the forefront of education and professional development for Nurse Practitioners within Aged Care, ensuring high-quality care within Aged Care Facilities and providing a career pathway for new nursing graduates interested in Aged Care.
The role will focus on the smooth transition of care for patients with severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, including those entering care from the community and SLHD hospitals. These patients are complex and at high risk of admission with long stays, requiring skill and expertise.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Provide evidence-based extended and advanced nurse practitioner care for patients registered with the SLHD RACF Outreach Service.
* Facilitate and support the transition of inpatients to residential aged care, prioritising those with severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.
* Assist with the management of complex comorbid patients expected to transition to residential aged care soon.
Leadership
* Provide clinical leadership and supervision to nursing staff within the SLHD RACF Outreach Service.
* Develop and enhance the scope of practice for Transitional Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners within the service.
* Collaborate with the Nurse Unit Manager and Medical Director to support staff to work at their full scope of practice and access professional development.
* Support NSW Health and Commonwealth initiatives related to Nurse Practitioner roles in Aged Care Facilities.
Education
* Develop and implement a clinical training program for Transitional Nurse Practitioners.
* Work with Medical Directors and Geriatricians to facilitate supervision for Transitional Nurse Practitioners.
* Support education opportunities for all nursing staff within the service.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
* Current registration with AHPRA and authorised to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by the NSW Nurses & Midwifery Registration Board or working towards such a qualification.
* If transitional, 7 years full-time equivalent post-registration experience, with at least 5 years in the Nurse Practitioner role.
* Demonstrated clinical leadership ability, including mentoring and education experience.
* Prior experience within Residential Aged Care Facilities preferred.
* Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 accepted).
The applicant will develop and enhance the scope of practice for Nurse Practitioners within the SLHD RACF Outreach Service, providing clinical leadership and supervision.
Benefits and Perks
* Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
* Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing.
* Access to free courses, qualifications, and coaching via Sydney Education
* Confidential EAP counselling for staff and families
* Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources.
For more information about other benefits, visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles over the next 18 months.
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This is a Category A position. Evidence of vaccination is required to comply with NSW Health policies.
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Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
Employment type : Full-time
Job function : Health Care Provider
Industries : Hospitals and Health Care
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