Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Ceduna Medical PracticeSalaryRN/M4 - RNRM4 $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 consideredAre 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.
About Us With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia's best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.
Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 887801
Enquiries: Andrew Lane. Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery, 08 8626 2110
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Closing Date: 12 January 2025, 11:55PM
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