Diabetes Nurse Practitioner

Career Opportunities: Diabetes Nurse Practitioner - Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (52441)

Reference Number: 52441 : Diabetes Nurse Practitioner - Victorian Virtual Emergency Department
Employment Type:Casual (CS)
Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Diabetes Nurse Practitioner to join the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

The Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) is rapidly growing since its conception as a pilot project in October 2020. Northern Health is expanding the scope of the Nurse Practitioner model to include provision of service via the VVED model of care.The opportunity to work in and contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the VVED service is another opportunity to extend your Nurse Practitioner scope of practice and can also offer opportunities for publication for those applicants who may be interested.

VVED are looking for experienced specialised Diabetes Nurse Practitioners to join our team.VVED patients present from the community, healthcare services or Ambulance Victoria across the state of Victoria and aremanaged though video consultations.

You will be supported by a motivated, dynamic senior leadership team as well as be able to participate in regular study and mentorship opportunities facilitated by our senior Medical staff.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Registration as a Registered Nurse with endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner (Diabetes)

- Previous experience and knowledge in managing adult diabetic patients with stable hypo and hyperglycaemic patients, and stable diabetic emergencies

- Demonstrated confidence and independence with diabetic care assessment

- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development

- Evidence of commitment to quality improvement

- Commitment to also maintaining in-patient clinical facing experience outside of VVED employment.

Next Steps . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description . Alternatively, you can contactDavid Wright, Director Operations/Director of Nursing and David.Wright@nh.org.au

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program

- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support

- An inclusive and culturally safe space

- Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

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