Chronic Disease Nurse Practitioner/ Transitional Nurse Practitioner - NSW St Vincent's Hospital Sydney

Job Description:

Position Title: Chronic Disease Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner
Employment Type: Maximum Term Full Time - 30/06/25
Hours per week: 38 hours per week
Position Grade: Nurse Practitioner Level 1-4 / Transitional Nurse Practitioner (CNC Grade 2)
Salary: $135,591.23 - $145,181.65 Base salary per annum)
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2017
Department Name: Chronic and Complex Care

About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.

Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:

• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff

• Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs

• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields

• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network

• Employee Assistance Program

• Work/Life balance

About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to clients of the Chronic and Complex Care team.

The Chronic Disease Nurse Practitioner is a highly skilled nurse clinician who delivers evidence-based, independent clinical care to patients following established guidelines for advanced nursing practice. The Chronic Disease NP/TNP will autonomously and collaboratively oversee the care of patients with chronic conditions like Palliative Care, Hematology/Oncology, Motor Neuron Diseases, COPD, Transplant, or other life-limiting illnesses within the local community served by St Vincent’s Hospital.

With a wealth of experience in chronic disease management, the Chronic Disease NP/TNP will offer expert assessment and treatment using advanced nursing expertise. They will also take on a leadership role in the community, providing both clinical and professional guidance.

In addition, the Chronic Disease NP/TNP will perform thorough patient evaluations and manage various chronic disease-related conditions in community settings, including individuals in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF’s) and those in Homeless Health environments.

Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.

Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2024_015) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.

About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse Practitioner who possesses a passion for person centred care.

Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.

Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries

2. Currently registered as a registered Nurse with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency (APHRA) and endorsed by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) to practice as a Nurse Practitioner [or undertaking study that will lead to endorsement as a nurse practitioner by the NMBA], and current unrestricted NSW Class C Driver’s License.

3. Demonstrated high level leadership within the workplace including the ability to form productive working relationships through highly developed communication, negotiation, facilitation and conflict resolution skills

4. Comprehensive understanding of clinical governance, clinical practice development and current nursing issues

5. Ability to deliver, evidenced based, patient centred care for within a complex environment, autonomously and collaboratively, using advanced and extended clinical skills

6. Demonstrated experience in quality improvement principles, clinical policy and procedure development and implementation

7. Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in their daily practice

8. Demonstrated commitment to own professional development and support of others professional development through leadership, delivery of education and clinical practice support/supervision.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

Applications close on 30/07/2024

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Christine Nguyen, Nurse Manager Chronic and Complex Care Service, Mb: 0409605883, Email:christine.nguyen@svha.org.au

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

29 July 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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