Nurse Practitioner, Newcasltle

Prospero Health and Social are actively seeking a Nurse Practitioner with Aged Care experience to work in a Newcastle, New South Wales.

This is a great opportunity to work within a town slightly north of Sydney along the coast.

Embrace the opportunity to work in an environment that champions proactive care, individual growth, and freedom from corporate constraints. Working across 3 50 bed homes you will be travelling across three care homes. Elevate your career in a close-knit team that values the nurse-patient relationship above all.

PERKS OF THIS NURSE PRACTICIONER ROLE:

Partnership opportunities / Promotion opportunities

Time to connect with patients and provide personalised care

Collaborate with a supportive and experienced team

Opportunity for professional growth and development

Work in a practice that values high-quality patient care

Position Details:

Permanent position

About the Nurse Practitioner Role:

As a Nurse Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in delivering excellent patient care. You’ll work alongside a team of doctors, GPs, nurses, doctors, receptionist, all dedicated to supporting your work.

Consulting with Geriatricians / GPS in the ordering of diagnostics

Advance Care Planning or residents

Provision of expert advice for the care and treatment of palliative care

Identify and adopt clinical practice models e.g review new treatments, technologies and therapeutic interventions.

Keep concise resident records

Provide education and professional development activities., including specialised educational resources for resident/consumers and carer group

What You Need to Get This Role:

Registered Nurse with post graduate qualifications as a Nurse Practitioner

Hold or be eligible to apply for endorsement with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (APHRA).

5 years experience as a RN

Minimum of three years full time within the aged or community care environment

Solid knowledge of Nurse Practitioner Standards of Practice (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia)

A commitment to patient care and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team.

Strong communication skills and a compassionate approach.

The willingness to embrace the challenge of a busy and fulfilling aged care setting.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your medical career and embrace the opportunities at this practice, click ‘Apply’ now or call Laura Osullivan on 0403 303 259 for a confidential conversation.