Nurse Practitioner, Victorian Virtual Emergency Department

Reference Number: 53941:  Nurse Practitioner, Victorian Virtual Emergency Department 
Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT) 
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) 
 

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. 

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Nurse Practitioner to join the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

The Nurse Practitioner role requires a registered nurse with advanced clinical skills, working independently and collaboratively with the team to assess and treat patients with the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department. The Nurse Practitioner role compliments the care provided by the other healthcare professionals, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care to Adult, Paediatric, Diabetes, Aged Care and/or Palliative Care patients.

The Victorian Virtual Emergency Department is a 24-hour service, operating 7 days a week. This role offers a hybrid model of working from home and onsite as required by management. Preference will go to candidates who can work after hours, weekends and night shifts.

This role is responsible for treating a wide range of patients with varying acuity and complexity via telehealth consultations. This includes but is not limited to:

• Conducting expert clinical assessments

• Interpreting diagnostic tests
• Managing referrals
• Initiating evidence-based treatment plans
• Planning discharges

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Completed a Master of Nursing or Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (Nurse Practitioner)

• Completed a Postgraduate qualification in relevant speciality area/s: Adult Emergency Nursing, Paediatric Emergency Nursing, Diabetes, Aged and Palliative Care

• A minimum of two years' experience/employment post-Nurse Practitioner endorsement
• Current or recent employment in an acute care setting, such as an Emergency Department and/or Urgent Care Centre (or a suitable currency of practice setting)
• Experience and good working knowledge of a diverse range of emergency conditions
• Well-developed critical thinking skills to determine a safe plan of care
• Demonstrated professional and clinical leadership, supervision, team contribution, mentoring, coaching and problem-solving skills

Next Steps

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact David Wright, Divisional Director Operations and Nursing, Virtual Health and david.wright@nh.org.au.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.