Description:
The Medical and Critical Care team at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Nurse Practitioner (Rapid Access Service Cardiology) to join their team on a permanent basis. For mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunityThe Nurse Practitioner Rapid Access Service for Cardiology is a new and exciting position that provides an opportunity to contribute to the development of an innovative model of care, delivering improved services within the Cardiology Care Unit, Department of Medicine of the Mackay HHS. As the Nurse Practitioner Rapid Access Service for Cardiology portfolio is a new role within Mackay HHS, the purpose of this role is to build the scope and trust of the position within the Health Service, while simultaneously improving patient access, opportunities for care, clinical processes, and ongoing development of the service.
The Nurse Practitioner Rapid Access Service for Cardiology provides advanced and extended clinical care to known cardiology patients of the Mackay HHS. This flexible service model seeks to engage patients via multiple modalities including face-to-face, telephone, and telehealth to ensure timely access to care. The Nurse Practitioner will function as part of a multidisciplinary team including those within Qld Health and other government departments as well as non-government agencies. The Nurse Practitioner provides effective autonomous and accountable healthcare that incorporates application of high-level knowledge and skills at an advanced level of nursing practice, including assessment and management of clients to ensure safe and optimal care.
About the TeamThe Cardiology Care Unit, Department of Medicine of the Mackay HHS is expanding to include a Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Practitioner Candidate and Clinical Nurse Consultant with the goal of facilitating rapid access to assessment and care for cardiology patients. Cardiology patients may be reviewed within the Cardiology Care Unit, Specialist Outpatients Department, or via telehealth services to where possible prevent Emergency Department presentations and prevent hospital admission where practical. The Nurse Practitioner will work as part of a broader multidisciplinary team to provide patient-focused, goal-driven care.
The Nurse Practitioner Rapid Access Service for Cardiology will report operationally to the Nursing Director of Lifespan Medical and Critical Care Services and clinically to the Clinical Director of Medical Services.
About our Hospital and Health ServiceMackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services, and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine, and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer- Competitive wages, salary packaging, and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport