Nurse Practitioner (Orthopaedics) - Perioperative and Ambulatory Care ServicesMackay Hospital and Health Service provides health services in a range of regional, community and rural settings. Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of collaboration, trust, respect and teamwork.
Our workplace is fast paced, challenging and supportive, where every employee plays a critical role in our success. The Perioperative and Ambulatory Care Services at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Nurse Practitioner (Orthopaedics) to join their team on a permanent basis.
Your opportunity To develop and lead a new model of care within MHHS Perioperative and Ambulatory Stream to support the Orthopaedic Department to reduce both outpatient and elective surgical waitlists.
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide and coordinate comprehensive care of Orthopaedic and Orthopaedic Trauma patients using advanced practice skills.
The Nurse Practitioner (Orthopaedics) reports to the Nursing Director Perioperative and Ambulatory Services. Clinical supervision is provided by Clinical Director Orthopaedics, other specialty medical officer/s.
About the Team The Orthopaedic team at the Mackay Base Hospital supports the state-wide orthopaedic training program providing general orthopaedic services, hip and knee arthroplasties, shoulder surgery and trauma services for the Mackay and surrounding Districts. Patients utilising orthopaedic services within Mackay Base Hospital are provided with post operative care by a multi-disciplinary team on ward F0 which is an orthopaedic/ rehabilitation unit with 12 funded beds for orthopaedics.
About our Hospital and Health Service Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlementsFlexible working arrangementsEducation opportunities, Study and ResearchPaid parental leaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportFurther informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Inclusion and diversityWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity, including making any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.
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