Nurse Practitioner at Uniting NSW.ACT

Lismore City Council, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical nursing, Chronic disease management, Aged care, Diagnostics, Wound management, Clinical governance, Leadership, Mentoring, Case management, Communication, Interpersonal skills, Computer literacy, Evidence-based practice, Preventative health, Patient assessment

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Uniting is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced, holistic care for older adults. You’ll support residents with complex and chronic health needs, champion preventative care, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of wellbeing and comfort. Role Overview: The Nurse Practitioner (NP) a critical role in delivering advanced, holistic, person-centred care to older adults in Uniting Senior Services including Residential Aged Care and Home and Community Care. The NP works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage health conditions, particularly focusing on chronic disease management, preventative health, and complex care needs in the aged care setting. The role also involves leadership in clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, and mentorship of nursing staff to enhance the overall standard of care. This is a permanent full-time position, ideally based in Goonellabah, with flexibility to be located in Kingscliff or Yamba. The role is fully onsite and does not offer work-from-home arrangements. Regular travel between sites is required, with access to a pool vehicle or travel reimbursed. Key Responsibilities: You will have the proven ability to lead and coordinate service strategies in functional areas that include: 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). Ensure integration and collaboration across Uniting programs to deliver seamless and impactful end-to-end services with the consumers at the centre Develop and promote positive relations with patients, nursing peers, medical practitioners, allied health, and community. Ensure nursing compliance with federal/state legislation, nursing competency standards, practice policies, and procedures. Contribute to staff and patient safety systems that meet contemporary clinical standards and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) requirements. Consumer case management within own scope of practice. Provide management of long-term conditions / chronic disease management in line with national guidelines and pathways. Assess and manage various wounds, coordinating with other healthcare professionals when necessary. Oversee monitoring of psychotropic medications; adopting an evidence based best practice approach to minimising restrictive practice /chemical restraint for Consumers of Aged Care. Qualifications & Experience: Registered Nurse with AHPRA endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner (or working towards endorsement) Access to Medicare Item numbers and Pharmaceutical Scheme Professional Indemnity Insurance Current Class C Driver’s Licence Minimum 3-4 years’ advanced clinical nursing experience with proven expertise in assessment, diagnostics, and chronic disease management Demonstrated leadership skills, mentoring capability, and experience driving quality improvement Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work autonomously and collaboratively Computer literacy with clinical systems and MS Office Knowledge of Aged Care Quality & Safety Standards and Nurse Practitioner Standards of Practice (Highly desirable) Benefits for you! Training & Development: Hands-on training, development, and mentoring with a leading provider. Positive Impact: Join an organisation that positively impacts clients and the community. Salary Packaging: Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 tax-free entitlements. Wellbeing programs: including free 24/7 confidential counselling services for you and your family via TELUS Health Employee Retail Discounts: Exclusive discounts at major retailers (e.g.: Coles, Ampol, Samsung, NRMA, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, Avis, Qantas Referral Program: Earn a $500 bonus each time you refer a new employee who stays for 2 months. Fitness Passport: Access to 865+ gyms, pools, and fitness centres across NSW and ACT for less than a standard gym membership. Private Health Insurance: Access to affordable private Health Insurance for yourself or family. Pre-employment Checks: Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check and Reference Check. About Uniting: Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services, and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. Empowered by diversity At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve. No Information

Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will provide advanced, holistic care for older adults, focusing on chronic disease management and preventative health. They will also lead clinical governance initiatives and mentor nursing staff to ensure high standards of care.