Job Title: Nurse Practitioner – Toowoomba, Queensland
Hours: Permanent - Full Time. Saturday as required.
Practice Information:
Pharmacy Services
Position Details:
Maintain competence to practice in accordance with national competency standards for the Nurse Practitioner as directed by the Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia (NMBA). Provide advanced and autonomous expert care to patients and families in accordance with Nurse Practitioner legislation and functions by:
Renewing prescriptions repeatsAssessment and management of wounds including removal of stitchesAssessment and management of sprains and strains, aches and pains, or other acute concernsBladder health managementSkin health managementDigestive health managementSexual and reproductive health managementOngoing management of asthma and COPDContinuing the care maintained with patient's current treating GPPatient management within own scope of practiceProvide management of long-term conditions in line with national guidelines and pathwaysManage patient recalls, reminders and follow up of test resultsWork collaboratively to support pharmacist, nursing, and allied health colleagues in the performance of their clinical roleEscalate care to general practitioners where indicatedRefer for specialist care where indicatedPlan and develop a problem-solving approach to patient careRecord and maintain accurate, adequate, and relevant patient records using the established practice protocols and computerised medical records system while meeting legislative standards and accreditation requirementsComplete mandatory training and education as relevant to the roleAssist in the professional development of othersComply with the NMBA code of conduct for nurses and code of ethics for nursesAbility to effectively network and build a community of practice with allied health practitioners including OT, Physiotherapists, Exercise PhysiologistsWork alongside and collaboratively with Pharmacist in Charge to deliver quality health care for patientsProviding clinical governance and oversight for subcontracted community nursesUnderstanding and ability to build relationships with ATSI and community-based supportsAble to travel within Queensland locations as required to attend patient's needsQualifications & Experience: Strong administrative experience (minimum 2 years) (essential)Post graduate qualifications in wound and stoma care, diabetes, or related community qualificationsWillingness and ability to obtain Medicare Provider Number to treat Medicare patientsKnowledge of MBS Items for Nurse PractitionersAbility to create clinical procedures and update in accordance with legislative standards and accreditation requirementsSalary Information:
$45 - $65 per hour.
Other Benefits: Free staff parkingHealth and Wellbeing ProgramWork-life balance prioritisedStaff discount on pharmacy productsOngoing training and development for internal career progressionCulture aligns with our VisionRecently refurbished storeAbout Toowoomba:
Toowoomba is a prosperous regional Queensland city, located 90 minutes west of Brisbane (by road). Set high on the edge of the Great Dividing Range and overlooking the Lockyer Valley (to the east), Toowoomba is known for its beautiful views, elegant gardens and quality living environment. As Queensland's largest inland city, Toowoomba offers all the benefits of urban living in a thriving business environment. Being the hub of the fertile Darling Downs region has resulted in a city with extensive manufacturing, education, health, retail, agricultural and professional services. Toowoomba's population has nearly reached 160,000 and over the past five years has increased at an annual rate of 1.9%. There is a good balance of business and recreation with the city home to 13,727 business entities, 150 public parks and gardens and more than 50 primary and high schools.
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Apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page. Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.
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