Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km2, delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.
Townsville University Hospital, located adjacent to one of Queensland’s leading tertiary institutions, James Cook University, is the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, providing specialist referral services for 700,000 people living from Mackay, to the Torres Strait, to the Northern Territory border.
We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow’s health sector workforce.
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
Our purpose is `great care every day'.
What's on offer?
Fixed Term Temporary full-time from 27/05/2024 up to 02/08/2024.
Pro rata remuneration package based on full-time equivalent value of up to $14,860 p.m., comprising salary range of $5721.10 - $5973.00 p.f. (+ any applicable allowances/benefits) (Nurse Grade 8), recreational leave loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%).
Other employment benefits may include salary sacrificing options, shift allowances, locality allowances, professional development assistance, flexible working arrangements, access to corporate discounts, staff wellness programs and the employee assistance program.
About the role
As a member of the Townsville Mental Health Service Group (MHSG), in the Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (CLP) team, the Nurse Practitioner will provide an advanced and extended nursing scope of practice to inpatient treatment areas of the Townsville University Hospital (TUH). The aims of the CLP team are to provide timely, specialist consultation and management of psychiatric comorbidities in a general hospital setting. The CLP team provide services to patients of the TUH who may be experiencing mental health problems or those who do not suffer major mental health problems but whose acute and chronic conditions affect their emotional equilibrium and sense of well-being.
The Nurse Practitioner role acts to ensure the provision of best practice in the multidisciplinary team through application of advanced and extended scope of practice that provides high quality clinical assessment and interventions for consumers of the TUH. The Nurse Practitioner role is inclusive of, but not limited to, comprehensive assessments, recommendations for management and care planning, prescribing activities, diagnostics inclusive of investigations and direct referral.
Role requirements
- Master of Nursing Science (Nurse Practitioner) or equivalent. Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate as a Nurse Practitioner.
- The Nurse Practitioner will be required to complete THHS credentialing at commencement of their role,
- Highly Desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.
Please refer to the role description for further details.
Working with Townsville HHS
We have a proactive approach to fostering a workplace culture that values, supports and develops our workforce involves offering rewarding career progression to our existing employees and encouraging professional development through capability building and higher duties opportunities.
About the location
Townsville is a vibrant, dynamic city; it is the largest urban centre in Northern Australia and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville offers the perfect laid-back coastal lifestyle with all the benefits of big city living. It is a great place for families, couples and individuals to call home.
Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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