Nurse Practitioner

Reference Number: 1727

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner - Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time

Hours per Fortnight: 40

Classification: NO1 - NO2

Location: Specialist Consulting Suites

Closing date: 10/10/2025

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About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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About the Role

An exciting position exists in the Specialist Consulting suites for a Nurse Practitioner working closely with Gastroenterologists in managing and supporting patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).The IBD Nurse Practitioner (NP) works in consultation and collaboration with Medical, Nursing and Allied Health staff to assist in the care and coordination for patients referred to GV Health for the treatment and management of inflammatory bowel disease. The NP role is a registered nurse who practices at an advanced clinical level.

Scope

The scope of practice of the clinician is determined by the context in which the NP is credentialed by GV Health to practice. The Nurse Practitioner's Model of Care is determined by the NP's scope of practice and aligned with the strategic plan pillars of GV Health. The IBD Nurse Practitioner practices within their own professional scope of practice and will be supported by protocols and guidelines.

The endorsed Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a registered practitioner by the NMBA. The NP meets and complies with the NP standards for practice, has direct clinical contact and practises within their scope under the legislatively protected title 'nurse practitioner' under the National Law. The NP conducts advanced, comprehensive and holistic health assessments to clients within our community.

The protected title of Nurse Practitioner allows the nurse to apply diagnostics, prescribes to their endorsed notation and implements therapeutic interventions to plan and evaluate quality care that is safe and evidence based. The NP

assessment and early intervention includes collaborative care where referral to and from other clinicians is required to assist with the management of the client. Nurse Practitioner (NP) IBD role will provide a clinical consultancy service for the Shepparton and the greater community within the Region.

Essential:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Nurse Practitioner

• Satisfactory National History Criminal Check prior to commencement of employment

• Satisfactory Victorian 'Employee' Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment
• Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration prior to commencement of employment
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to effectively problem solve, negotiate and communicate with patients, staff and other service providers
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Demonstrate that experience, skills and knowledge you must assist to achieve the clinical domains of practice of Clinical consultation, Supporting Systems, Education, Leadership and Research.

Desirable:

• Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate in bowel or a gastroenterology related field
• Working knowledge and understanding of inflammatory bowel disease
• Skills in database entry
• Experience in providing an advisory helpline for patients
• Familiarity with the Australian complex drugs program

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health?

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages 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. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.

GV Health is the main referral health service for the Hume region.

Our talented team consists of more than 2,700 people from all walks of life. We work with purpose and pride and are committed to respecting and embracing diversity, inclusion and accessibility of our people and our community.

Our services include emergency, maternity, medical imaging, pathology, rehabilitation, community services, residential aged care, community dental, hospice/palliative care, cardiology, oncology, renal dialysis, surgical care, paediatric services and community health clinics.

GV Health's main campus is based on Graham Street in Shepparton with other sites throughout Shepparton, Tatura and Rushworth.