Nurse Practitioner Job at Austin Health (Melbourne)

Nurse Practitioner

Austin Health

Location:
Australia , Melbourne

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) is directly involved in the provision of expert patient- centred clinical care and is recognised as the most senior clinical nurse in their area of specialty. This extends to the care of family, carers, and other health professionals. ENP’s are supported by Austin Health to work in clinical specialties where there is evidence that the advanced clinical skills of a Nurse Practitioner would enhance patient outcomes within an efficient service model.

Job Responsibility:

Assess and treat patients, liaising with appropriate family members and caregivers to promote patient centred care
Facilitate a coordinated approach to total patient management by working with other team members where required
Provide treatment for a wide variety of clinical conditions
Participate in continuing education activities with designated study leave
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary teams across Austin Health

Requirements:

Extensive and recent clinical experience in Emergency Nursing care, with particular focus on adult care and paediatric care
Hold a valid Australian prescriber number
Proficiency in procedural skills such as suturing, fracture management, plaster, and splint application
Commitment to quality, best practice, and environmental safety
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
Demonstrated ability to problem solve
Advance level of therapeutic management skills
Ability to evaluate practice at an advanced level
Demonstrated ability to formulate and implement new models of patient care
Critical thinking skills and the ability to work autonomously
Demonstrated knowledge of nursing professional standards and legal/ethical requirements
Commitment to nursing as a profession - through professional associations, publications, conference presentations and ongoing
Commitment to research and its application in practice, including up to date certification for Good Clinical Practice, and credentialing

What we offer:

Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation
A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options
Mentoring and career development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 26, 2026

Expiration:
April 05, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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