Primary Health Nurse & Practitioner Role
Launceston City Mission is seeking a skilled and compassionate Primary Health Nurse to join their team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to clients experiencing homelessness, disadvantage, and complex health needs.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including volunteers and a Nurse Practitioner, to deliver holistic, culturally appropriate care. You will also have the chance to develop your skills and experience toward becoming an endorsed Nurse Practitioner.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and assessment skills, with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. They will also have a strong commitment to providing culturally sensitive care and be able to work within policy and procedure.
Essential Qualifications:
* General registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA
* Completion of relevant post-graduate qualification at minimum certificate level
* Minimum two years advanced experience in the past six years
* Demonstrated capacity to undertake further training towards Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
* Demonstrated capacity to work autonomously
* Highly developed communication skills
* Sound computer skills, including MS Office suite and Best Practice Software
* Highly developed assessment skills
* Demonstrated ability to work within policy and procedure and Scope of Practice
* Experience providing culturally appropriate care based on best practice principles and guidelines
Desirable Qualifications:
* Experience or demonstrated capacity to work in an organisation adopting a Christian ethos
* Prior experience working with marginalised and disadvantaged populations, including people experiencing homelessness and those who use substances
Benefits:
* Career development opportunities
* A supportive and values-driven team environment
* The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others
Please submit your application, addressing the selection criteria and outlining your suitability for this role. A full position description is available via our website or by contacting us directly.