Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal Service)

• Women's and Children's Health Network, Women’s and Babies Division, Neonatology – North Adelaide (5006)

• Salary
• Classification - RN/M4 - Registered Nurse/Midwife LV 4 - $ 128,327 to $133,758 pro rata

• Full time OR Part Time - Ongoing Permanent 

About the Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Neonatal Service as a Nurse Practitioner on an ongoing/permanent basis.

• The Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice nurse endorsed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia to practise within their scope under the legislatively protected title 'nurse practitioner'.
• Nurse Practitioners are expert practitioners, practicing beyond the usual extent of a nurse, at an advanced level, with an expanded scope of practice, and with an advanced degree of autonomy and clinical decision making.
• They work independently and collaboratively in the health care system.
• Employees classified at this level provide high level clinical nursing expertise for specified individual patients/clients and/or groups/populations.
• Employees in these roles accept accountability for their nursing practice, professional advice given, delegations of care made and for addressing inconsistencies between practice and policy.
• The nurse practitioner scope of practice is approved by LHN Nursing and Midwifery Credentialling Committee.
• Providing leadership and direction, act as a role model, mentor, consultant and resource person.
• Lead and coordinate the development and evaluation of clinical protocols, standards, policies and procedures.
• Initiate interventional therapies, medications and use of health appliances or equipment and admit and discharge from services.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience working as a Registered Nurse with at least 3 years post registration experience.
• Demonstrated advanced level of nursing practice in the care and management of Neonates.
• Ability to initiate and interpret diagnostic pathology and/or radiology.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an autonomous practitioner and/or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability in the facilitation of change management.
• Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, industrial agreements, standards, codes, ethics and competency standards.

About Neonatal Services

Approximately 5000 babies are born at the Women's and Children's Hospital every year. The WCH Neonatal Service provides care at all levels to babies born within WCH, other hospitals in SA and interstate areas such as Mildura, Broken Hill and Alice Springs.

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the Special Care Baby Unit at the WCH is unlike most others in Australia because of the broad spectrum of newborns it receives and cares for. It is the largest Neonatal service in SA providing a high acuity medical and surgical service, some of which are not available anywhere else in the state.

The WCH Neonatal Service provides neonatal advice and support to the stand-alone transport service MedSTAR Kids.

The Department works closely with other WCH paediatric subspecialties and allied health departments. Care is provided by a team of neonatologists, registrars, neonatal nurse practitioners, neonatal intensive care nurses and special care nurses and midwives.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free Public Transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital Workers.
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program

About Us

The Women’s & Children’s Health Network is the state’s leading provider of best practice health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia.  We offer:

• specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions
• state of the art maternity and obstetric care services
• community based services reaching hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across SA
• specialist programs including Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth and Aboriginal Health services.

Join our patient centred team and contribute to providing South Australia’s women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through both within our hospital or via our many and varied community services and programs.

Our values of Compassion, Respect, Equity, Accountability and working Together for Excellence or CREATE Together represent who we are as a Network.

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Special Conditions

To find out more about this role, including key selection criteria, all special conditions and minimum requirements, please click on the attached role description and also review our document checklists below.

Immunisation Requirements Checklist

Applicant Documents Checklist

Application Instructions

You will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current résumé/curriculum vitae prior to clicking 'Submit Application'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.

Other Important Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 875071

Enquiries

Jo Turci

Position: Acting Midwifery Manager

Phone: 8161 7867

E-mail: Joanne.Turci@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 10 September 2024 – 11:55pm

Useful Links

RN4 - Nurse Practitioner - Role Description - Role Description - 875071.pdf