Nurse Practitioner/transitional Nurse Practitioner

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Nurse Practitioner
**Remuneration**: $135,591.23 - $145,181.65 per annum
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ514145
**Applications Close**:10 September 2024
- This position qualifies for a _**_Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $5,000 _**_under the _NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme_._

**What you'll be doing**

An exciting opportunity exists for an Endorsed Nurse Practitioner or a Registered Nurse to take on a Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP) role in the Drug and Alcohol Service (D&A Service).

Nurse Practitioner is a Registered Nurse authorised to function autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced and extended clinical role within the Drug and Alcohol Service of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) role includes focused assessment and management of clients using advanced knowledge and skills which may include but not limited to, ordering diagnostics investigations, prescribing medications and direct referral of clients to other health professionals. The NP role is grounded in the nursing professions values, knowledge, theories and practice and provides innovative and flexible health care that complements other health providers.

The scope of practice of the NP is determined by the context within which the NP is authorised to practice.

The NP provides leadership that facilitates the ongoing development of clinical practice utilising research in provision and development of education programs, clinical services planning and development of clinical practice standards.

The NP is regarded as the senior nursing clinician and resource person for the Drug and Alcohol Service and works closely with the Manager of Nursing Services, Nurse Manager, Nurse Unit Managers and Medical Director of the Drug and Alcohol Service in relation to provision of a high standard of care for clients.

The NP manages and cares for clients, utilising a model of care that is appropriate, timely and of high quality which is governed by the guidelines developed.

**The TNP for the D&A Service is a temporary 3 year position and the incumbent will develop high level clinical expertise and provide support to the D&A Service while working towards their endorsed Nurse Practitioner qualification. The TNP will develop autonomy in the D&A Service setting and will have the authority to make decisions consistent with their Scope of Practice (ScOP) and freedom to act on those decisions as per Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).**
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

**Talent Pool**

Applicants holding temporary visas with working rights may be considered for a temporary appointment up to the expiry date of their visa. However, this option is only available when no suitable applicant for a permanent appointment is identified.

A National Police Check (criminal history record check) is a requirement for all new appointments to NSW

Health and will be undertaken on preferred applicants, with the informed consent of the applicant.

This role is a **Category A **role. Preferred applicants will be reviewed for compliance and required to maintain compliance with the screening, assessment and vaccination requirements, relevant to your position, as outlined in NSW Health policy directive on Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases.

For positions designated as child-related employment, or positions that may result in proximity to children, you will be required to obtain a Working with Children clearance number from the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Please note that a volunteer WWCC (which is free) cannot be used for paid employment.

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**Selection Criteria**
- Currently a Registered Nurse with AHPRA the National Registration Board and Authorised as a Nurse Practitioner by the National Registration Board AHPRA.
- Tertiary Qualifications at a Master Degree Level or working towards same.
- Post graduate qualifications in drug and alcohol nursing and or extensive work experience in drug and alcohol services.
- Demonstrated superior written and verbal communication skills including interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, think critically, problem solve and make sound clinical decisions.
- Demonstrated understanding of evidence based practice and contribution to best practice models of care/principles.
- Computer literacy.
- Current unrestricted NSW Class C Drivers Licence.

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