We are seeking a dynamic Nurse Practitioner to join our Clinical Services team in a Full Time Perm capacity, with a base at our Head Office in Wayville the successful applicant will move between our residential homes and community service locations. If you are looking for a long-term rewarding career opportunity, then this is the role for you! 

You will be responsible for:

• Consulting with Multi-disciplinary teams in order to promote optimal resident health outcomes, including  palliative care
• Function autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced and extended clinical role with other health professionals using high level clinical knowledge
• Maintain compliance to professional standard of practice in accordance with the Australian Health Professionals Registration Authority Competency Standards and legal and ethical requirements
• Ensuring effective and efficient management of aged care residents and clients through optimal resident/client care outcomes within the aged care and palliative care scope of practice.
• Initiating and managing the care and/or monitoring the ongoing therapy of clients or residents with individual care needs.

To be successful in your application your skills will include:

• Registered as a General Nurse and endorsed as a Nurse Practitioner with AHPRA is essential
• At least 5 years of clinical experience
• Demonstrated ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation
• Demonstrated advanced level of evidence based nursing practice in the care and management of older people and people requiring palliative care
• Knowledge of continuous improvement principles as applied to aged care
• Demonstrated ability to participate/initiate and or facilitate high quality research or clinical change.
• Current Driving Licence and ability to travel across sites is essential 
• Meeting current Influenza and Covid Vaccination requirements

Benefits:

Resthaven offers a supportive and richly diverse and inclusive community where everyone's uniqueness is valued. As part of the Resthaven team you will have access to:

• Attractive salary and working conditions 
• Access to salary packaging in the not for profit sector
• Access to a fully maintained vehicle
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

For enquiries please contact Merridy Baylis, Senior Manager Clinical Services - [email protected] or 8373 9045