Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department

Mercy Health

Werribee, Victoria, Australia
As per victorian nursing eba - no1; not specified;...
Advanced clinical judgment
Diagnose and manage patients
Prescribing medications
The ED NP provides advanced, autonomous, and collaborative clinical care for patients presenting with lower acuity conditions to the Emergency Department

Job Summary

  • The ED NP provides advanced, autonomous, and collaborative clinical care for patients presenting with lower acuity conditions to the Emergency Department.
  • This role is critical in improving patient flow, reducing wait times, and enhancing the overall efficiency of ED operations.
  • The role also encompasses clinical leadership, education, and contribution to research and quality improvement initiatives, supporting innovative models of care that align with organisational goals and NMBA Nurse Practitioner Standards for Practice.

Matching Summary

The ED NP provides advanced, autonomous, and collaborative clinical care for patients presenting with lower acuity conditions to the Emergency Department.

Salary

As per Victorian Nursing EBA - NO1; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • advanced clinical judgment
  • diagnose and manage patients
  • prescribing medications
  • multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • NMBA Nurse Practitioner Standards

Nice-to-have

  • clinical leadership
  • education and research contribution
  • innovative models of care
  • gender equality employer

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Nursing (NMBA registration)
  • Post Graduate Qualification in Emergency Nursing
  • AHPRA certification
  • NMBA Nurse Practitioner endorsement
  • Extensive ED experience
  • Police Record Check
  • Working with Children Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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