Nurse Practitioner

*The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Nurse Practitioner (Cognitive Disorders) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

Provide advanced knowledge in gerontology, cognitive disorders, and dementia care

Collaborate with stakeholders to provide patient care to people living with all forms of dementia

Complete comprehensive assessments and provide diagnosis of cognitive disorder

Provide clinical support, mentorship, and supervision to potential Nurse Practitioner candidates

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia

Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B

Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required

Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed

Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

Flexible work options

Career Development

Salary Packaging

Modern Facilities

Diverse Work Culture

Research Opportunities

12.75% super

17.5% leave loading

Salary

Permanent part time (60 hrs p.f.)

Base salary ranging from $ $78.59 per hour

About Us

The Cognitive Disorder Clinic is a community-based service within the Chronic Disease & Post-Acute Programs Team. The Cognitive Disorder Clinic is a diagnostic program, providing a comprehensive multi- disciplinary diagnostic and intervention service. In conjunction with forming a medical diagnosis, the clinic provides nursing and allied health input to support the social and psychological care of managing dementia for clients and their families.

The Cognitive Disorder Clinic works closely with the Community Dementia Service which sits within Community Frailty Service. The Community Dementia Service is a nurse led service that assists and supports people living with dementia and their careers in decision making. The Service provides referral and triaging, comprehensive assessment and case management, post diagnostic support and information, initial care planning and referral to other agencies, as required, ongoing support and care planning, prevention of unnecessary hospital admissions, medication review, transition from hospital to home including home visits, advance care planning, carer education and support.

About Gold Coast Health

Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care

Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion

More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts

Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities

Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle

A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best

Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 15 September

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC

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