Job no: 887801
Work type: Full time, Part time
Location: Eyre and Western
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery
Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Ceduna Medical PracticeSalaryRN/M4 $128,327 - $133,758 p.a + allowances + moreRN/M3 $121,537 - $126,970 p.a + allowances + moreTemporary Full Time or Part Time (hours negotiable) up to 12 monthsFIFO/DIDO will be considered Are you a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or an aspiring NP looking to expand your practice in a supportive, community-driven environment? Join Ceduna Medical Practice as part of an innovative pilot program that offers you the opportunity to work autonomously and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, providing advanced healthcare to underserved and vulnerable populations.
About the Role:
As a Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner Candidate, you will play a key role in delivering advanced clinical care. This includes assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic conditions, prescribing medications, ordering diagnostic tests, and referring patients to specialists. You will be instrumental in improving health outcomes through a strategic, patient-centred approach, with a focus on addressing complex care needs and reducing hospital admissions.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in primary care settings, particularly targeting populations such as those with chronic conditions, frail elderly, individuals with mental health challenges, and others with complex or underserved needs. The role also includes contributing to quality improvement, engaging in collaborative learning, and using digital health tools to enhance patient care. Work hours will be Monday to Friday and we offer negotiable flexible work arrangements.
Key Responsibilities: Conduct advanced health assessments and make informed diagnosesPrescribe and manage pharmacological treatmentsOrder and interpret diagnostic investigationsCoordinate patient care, referrals, and community-based servicesSupport the development of innovative care models within the practiceScope of practice to be negotiatedPlease note this role is multi-classed as RN/RM3 or RN/RM4, and classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.
Applicant Information The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances).
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 887801
Enquiries Andrew Lane
Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery
Phone: 08 8626 2110
E-mail: ******
Application Closing Date 12 January 2025, 11:55PM
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