Royal Perth Hospital > Next Step Service / Hospital Logistics and Acute Access Division (HoLAA) – Bentley WA
$164,360 - $164,360 a year
Full time, Permanent
13h ago, from Western Australia Department of Health
Royal Perth Hospital > Next Step Service / Hospital Logistics and Acute Access Division (HoLAA)
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Position No: ********
Closing Date: ************:00 PM
Attachments
Applicant Information Package.pdf
Job Application Information Sheet.pdf
Nurse Practitioner ******** SRN Level 7 August **** .pdf
WWC Applicant Advice ****.pdf
Working in the EMHS.pdf
We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.
In November ****, Next Step Services transitioned into the Royal Perth Bentley Group (RPBG) Hospital Logistics and Acute Access Division (HoLAA) within the East Metropolitan Health Service.
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, 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 appointments).
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility.
WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.
As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment.
We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service.
In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.
Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Position Profile
The Nurse Practitioner – Next Step Services provides an advanced clinical service working both autonomously and 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 assessment, orders diagnostic tests, interprets the results of these tests, initiates referrals to relevant health providers, and prescribes appropriate medications and other therapies as needed.
The Nurse Practitioner provides clinical leadership and consultancy to medical, nursing and allied health care professionals within Next Step Services.
The Nurse Practitioner practices within their scope of practice considerate of the Nursing and Midwifery Board's Nursing Practice Decision Flowchart.
Ongoing credentialling to a scope of specialty practice is a requirement for all nurse practitioners.
Next Step is the leading government drug and alcohol treatment service in Western Australia providing a range of clinical services.
The treatment services provided by Next Step include:
Outpatient services at East Perth and via integrated Community Alcohol and Drug Services at six metropolitan locations
The Inpatient Withdrawal Unit at East Perth
An onsite pharmacy service based at East Perth
Outpatient and inpatient youth services via the Integrated Drug and Alcohol Youth Service.
Community programmes including the Community Pharmacotherapy Programme and the Clinical Advisory Service.
Next Step strives to be a culturally secure and inclusive service that is respectful of the diverse needs of each individual.
Employee Benefits
Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
Flexible working arrangements.
Flexible leave arrangements.
Other professional and location based allowances.
12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
For information on superannuation click here.
Selection Criteria
Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at ).
Application Instructions
Applicants are requested to apply online ().
It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position, write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
Lodgement is system-generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
Late or email applications will not be considered.
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