Details
Title: Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department
Location: Launceston, Tasmania
Position Type: Permanent full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. *hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary: $148,470 per annum + employer 12% superannuation contribution. Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
Visa sponsorship and relocation support available for eligible UK/IE candidates.
The Position
As an endorsed Nurse Practitioner, you will provide advanced autonomous clinical care within the Emergency Department, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients within an approved scope of practice.
You will also provide leadership through education, mentorship, service development and quality improvement, while working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and flow.
The Team
Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Emergency Department is the major emergency service for Northern Tasmania, providing 24/7 care for a wide range of presentations from minor illness and injury through to critical emergencies and trauma.
As part of Hospitals North, the team works closely with Ambulance Tasmania, inpatient units and community services to deliver safe, timely and patient-centred care. The department values teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement to meet the needs of the Tasmanian community.
The Location
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
You Will Need
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner, with ongoing compliance maintained.
- Extensive contemporary Emergency Department experience with advanced assessment, diagnostic reasoning and autonomous clinical decision-making skills.
- Proven leadership, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to drive quality improvement, education and positive patient outcomes.
Benefits
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Visa sponsorship available for eligible UK/IE candidates.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.
- Salary Packaging: You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
- Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
About Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing is a nursing division within Skilled Medical Pty Ltd, a leader in international health and Medical Recruitment placement for short-term and permanent roles.
Skilled Medical is a doctor-led company with 15 years of industry experience, and is an international Medical Recruitment agency that helps qualified medical professionals with their career in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Ireland.
With local offices located in Melbourne and London, we provide a personalised service to assist Nurses like yourself in finding their next role within the healthcare industry.
To Apply
By clicking on 'Apply Now' you will register your interest to work. Once your CV/Resume has been received, a Recruitment Consultant will be in touch.
To speak to our Nursing Team directly and discuss this opportunity, please email your enquiry/CV to Kate Kenny at [email protected] or call us on 1300 444 100.
This permanent position is suitable for a qualified UK/IE candidate, subject to meeting professional registration and work visa requirements.