
Nurse Practitioner
1 week ago
Join our dynamic Primary Care team as a Part Time Nurse Practitioner in Community Rapid Response Service. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community while maintaining excellent work life balance.
Based in North West Tasmania, you'll be part of an innovative healthcare model that brings urgent care directly to patients in their homes and community settings. We're seeking a compassionate healthcare professional who thrives in diverse environments and is passionate about delivering patient centred care.
What You'll Do
• Provide rapid response nursing care to patients in community settings
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and develop treatment plans
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
• Support patients and families through acute health episodes
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice
What We're Looking For
• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with AHPRA
• Experience in acute care, emergency, or community health settings
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the region
• Commitment to cultural safety and inclusive practice
Why Choose Us?
We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse communities.
This part-time position offers competitive remuneration, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work with a supportive team committed to excellence in healthcare delivery. You'll enjoy the flexibility of community-based work while being backed by the resources and expertise of Tasmania's leading health service.
Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? We'd love to hear from you.
Details of appointment:
Permanent part time, shift worker position, working 48 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $144,146 per annum pro rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance withNurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% based on qualification type
Salary Packaging:
You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and endorsed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner
- Current Driver's Licence
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
- 540028, 538206, Nurse Practitioner - Community Rapid Response G8,3 (Aug
Application Guide:
- Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Lynn Sims
Position: Nurse Unit Manager Community Specialist Services
Phone number:
Email address:
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