District Nurse Practitioner Coordinator - Location Negotiable within Southern NSW Local Health
* Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
* A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
What you'll be doing
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) Coordinator is a leadership and coordination role for the nurse practitioner cohort in the District. The role is integral to the strategic direction of enabling and empowering the Nurse Practitioner Model of Care, aligned with the Clinical Services Plan and Strategy 2026.
Working directly with the Deputy District Director Nursing Midwifery, the Ministry of Health and the Nurse Practitioners throughout the District, the NP Coordinator role will:
* Coordinate the Local Health District (LHD) Nurse Practitioner (NP) strategic direction and governance for Nurse Practitioners/Transitional Nurse Practitioners (NP/TNP) across the LHD.
* Provide a high level of advice and support to actively engage with the Directors of Nursing and Midwifery to recruit to new Nurse Practitioner roles across Southern NSW LHD (SNSWLHD).
* Leverage comprehensive understanding of professional, clinical and legislative requirements of NPs to enable the seamless implementation of models of care, training pathways and professional and clinical governance processes that support whole team approaches and ensure high-quality clinical care of consumers and families.
Responsibilities
* Provide a high level of advice and support to actively engage with the Directors of Nursing and Midwifery to recruit to new Nurse Practitioner roles across Southern NSW LHD (SNSWLHD).
* Leverage comprehensive understanding of professional, clinical and legislative requirements of NPs to enable the seamless implementation of models of care, training pathways and professional and clinical governance processes that support whole team approaches and ensure high-quality clinical care of consumers and families.
Selection Criteria
* Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) who is endorsed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. OR Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) working towards Nurse Practitioner endorsement with 5 years post graduate experience and at least 3 years in the relevant field.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and in the absence of a Medical Practitioner to provide quality care together with the capacity to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Demonstrated exceptional clinical communication through the use of information technology, written and verbal means and sound interpersonal skills with the capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner.
* Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge in the application of evidence based practice in implementing individualised person-centred care, diagnostic and treatment interventions at an advanced level with a commitment to quality improvement.
* Evidence of participation in own professional development, a commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, willingness to apply and share professional expertise as a resource person and mentor others within the field of practice.
Eligibility & Requirements
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.
All new employees must comply with the policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer, and must agree to comply with the policy.
EEO Statement
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process.
Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. All staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Southern NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.
NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.
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