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About Mawarnkarra Health Service (MHS)

Mawarnkarra (MHS) is the largest primary health care provider providing direct services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in the Roebourne area. MHS provides the families of Roebourne with a fully functional and accredited Clinic that treats approximately 3,000 people per year.

Delivering quality medical services to improve the physical, spiritual, cultural, social and emotional wellbeing for families. MHS aspires to be a strong, sustainable and recognised health service that builds healthier communities and positive change for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and those who call Roebourne home.

MHS is looking for people who want to make a real difference in the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced and extended clinical role within their specialty scope of practice.

With particular emphasis on chronic disease management. The NP consults with other health care practitioners when the patient’s condition requires care beyond their scope of practice as set out in the collaborative practice framework. The NP provides advanced nursing assessment, diagnosis, care and intervention to patients and families within the scope of practice of a Nurse Practitioner; as well as high-level clinical nursing, leadership, management and governance.

As a core member of the multidisciplinary team the objective of the NP role is to increase access to high quality and cost-effective care, streamline the patient journey between acute and primary health care services and enhance health outcomes for individuals, families and communities.

This is achieved whilst working as part of Mawarnkarra Health service in providing a quality and client focused environment and ensuring the focus of care is on the need of Aboriginal clients within the context of their cultural identity and social circumstances.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. (Refer Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act (WA) 1984).

The Requirements

Maintain competence to practice in accordance with national competency standards for the Nurse Practitioner as described by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority Nurses & Midwives Board of Australia.

Patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment

Prescribing medications

Ordering and analyzing pathology and radiological tests

Referring patients to other Health Professionals

Undertaking patient care on referral from Health Professionals

Manage patient conditions according to approved Clinical Practice Guidelines within own scope of practice.

Ensure nursing compliance with relevant Federal/State legislation, Department of Health policies, and local procedures as they pertain to the delivery of health services.

Provide resources to clinical staff to assume currency and relevance of nursing policy, practice and procedures.

Work collaboratively to support medical, nursing and allied health colleagues in the performance of their clinical duties.

Manage patients and documents with regard to risk management principles.

Refer appropriate medical problems to senior medical officer or treating GP.

Work under the guidance of the SMO to develop patient lists for visiting specialist assessment and ensure required investigations and paperwork are completed prior to specialist attendance

Manage the portfolio of patients with kidney disease, heart disease and liver disease

Promote effective clinical leadership.

Develop and implement evidenced based Clinical Practice Guidelines and procedures as required and relevant.

DUTIES

Clinical:

Maintains their competence to practice in accordance with national competency standards for the Nurse Practitioner as described by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority Nurses & Midwives Board of Australia.

Provide advanced and autonomous expert care to patients and families in accordance with Nurse Practitioner legislation and functions by:

Patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment & prescribing medications

Ordering and analyzing pathology, radiological tests & referring patients to other Health Professionals

Manage patient conditions according to approved Clinical Practice Guidelines within own scope of practice.

Ensure nursing compliance with relevant Federal/State legislation, Department of Health policies, and local procedures as they pertain to the delivery of health services.

Provide resources to clinical staff to assume currency and relevance of nursing policy, practice and procedures.

Work collaboratively to support medical, nursing and allied health colleagues in the performance of their clinical duties.

Work under the guidance of the SMO to develop patient lists for visiting specialist assessment and ensure required investigations and paperwork are completed prior to specialist attendance

2. Leadership and Management:

Promote effective clinical leadership.

Develop and implement evidenced based Clinical Practice Guidelines and procedures as required and relevant.

Develop and promote positive relations with clients, peers, medical staff, allied health colleagues and members of the general public.

Participate in peer review and case review procedures as determined by the Senior Medical Officer.

Continuing Quality improvement:

Develop a good understanding of Communicare reporting software to enable data extraction and review

Participate in Clinical Practice Improvement Programs and Clinical Governance Initiatives as relevant to practice and as instructed by the SMO

4. Infection Control:

Maintain infection control principles at all times.

Adhere to all policies and procedures in regards to infection control management.

Requirements

Consent to a Working with Children Check and a National Police Certificate. Employment is conditional pending the outcome of these checks.

Current Drivers Licence.

AHPRA Registered.

COVID-19 Vaccinated. (triple vax as per government mandate for all health care workers)

CPR Certification.

All employees are subject to regular random drug and alcohol testing.

Attend and participate in the professional development program and relevant external seminars and conferences, as approved

Maintain competence to practice in accordance with national competency standards for the Nurse Practitioner as described by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority Nurses & Midwives Board of Australia

Remuneration Benefits include:

Salary of $132,678 - $143,600 p/a

11.5% Superannuation

Housing and District allowances (subject to eligibility)

Full-Time hours available

Generous Salary Sacrifice options available

Applications

Apply now or please send your resume with a cover letter stating your experience & why you want the role to [email protected]

MHS may commence appointment proceedings immediately, appoint by invitation or make no appointment at all. This opportunity is only open to candidates with the right to work in Australia.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. (Refer Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act (WA) 1984).