RACF Outreach Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner (Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 3)
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RACF Outreach Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner (Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 3)
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Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (32 Hours per week)
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner (Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 3)
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.
This is an innovative and exciting role for an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join a cohesive, energetic and dynamic multidisciplinary service. SLHD RACF Outreach recognises and values the importance of Nurse Practitioners. The Residential Aged Care service seeks to be at the forefront of education and professional development for Nurse Practitioners within Aged Care. The aim is to ensure high quality care occurs within Aged Care Facilities and demonstrate a career development pathway for new nursing graduates interested in Aged Care.
In addition, this 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 length of stays. This is a challenging area of practice requiring skill and expertise.
Clinical:
* 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 experiencing severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia; assist with the management of complex comorbid patients expected to transition to residential aged care in the near future.
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 working within the SLHD RACF Outreach Service.
* Work in conjunction with the Nurse Unit Manager and the Medical Director to ensure all nursing staff are supported to work at their full scope of practice and access professional development opportunities.
* Support NSW Health and Commonwealth initiatives in relation to Nurse Practitioner roles within Aged Care Facilities.
Education:
* Develop and implement a clinical training program for Transitional Nurse Practitioners within the service.
* Work in conjunction with the Medical Director and Geriatricians within the SLHD RACF Outreach Service to facilitate supervision for Transitional Nurse Practitioners within the service.
* Work in conjunction with the Nurse Unit Manager and CNC to 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 (AHPRA) or working towards such a qualification. If transitional, 7 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 5 years full time equivalent clinical experience in the specialty of the Nurse Practitioner role.
* Demonstrated ability to perform in a clinical leadership role evidenced by participation in practice development activities including mentoring and education.
* Prior experience within Residential Aged Care Facilities preferred.
* A current NSW Drivers licence (P1 and P2) accepted.
The applicant will develop and enhance the scope of practice for Transitional Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners working within the SLHD RACF Outreach Service, while providing clinical leadership & supervision
Benefits and Perks
* Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
* Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
* Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
* Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
* Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
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For enquiries, please contact Jacque Tracey (02) 9767 4149 or via email at Jacque.tracey@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 30 June 2025
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