• Hours: 24 hrs per fortnight
• Location: Rockhampton

About True

True Relationships & Reproductive Health (True) was established in 1972 and is a profit-for-purpose organisation. Our goal is to achieve substantial, positive social impact by improving reproductive and sexual health and promoting safe and respectful relationships.

True Relationships and Reproductive Health (True) is a leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services to people in Queensland. True offers expert clinical services, education, and counselling across Queensland.

True is a pro-choice organisation and is a profit for purpose public company limited by guarantee.

True is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and values social and cultural diversity.

About the role

The primary purpose of the Nurse Practitioner - Sexual and Reproductive Health is to provide specialised, high-quality nursing care autonomously and in collaboration with other health professionals. With advanced clinical skills, the Nurse Practitioner performs assessments, diagnoses, and manages client care, which may include prescribing medications, making direct referrals, and interpreting diagnostic results as per True’s standards. The Nurse Practitioner is accountable for delivering safe, professional care that meets high standards, supporting enhanced outcomes and improved community access to sexual and reproductive health services.

Beyond direct client care, the Nurse Practitioner fosters best practice within the clinic through coordinating service delivery, educating staff, and engaging in evidence-based research. This role also involves identifying and addressing policy needs to improve service provision. By advocating for the Nurse Practitioner role in the clinical setting, the position supports continuous improvement in care quality and access for clients.

• Participate in the planning and delivery of in-service programs as required.
• Contribute to the review process of policies, procedures, quality activities and participate in research projects.
• Provide clinical training and supervision to health professionals undertaking clinical attachment within NP scope of practice.
• Provide services in the areas of:
  • cervical screening, STI screening and treatment, pelvic examination, breast examination and teaching Breast Self-Examination (BSE).
  • pathology and diagnostic requests, referral and review.
  • provides information/education in relation to STI’s & blood borne viruses (BBV’s) and safer sexual practices.
  • provides information/education on all methods of contraception.
  • obtains, prescribe, administer or supply controlled or restricted drugs in accordance with True’s CPG.

To apply

Submit a Cover letter, a short response to each of the below selection criteria and your CV, include the names and contact numbers of two referees.

To determine your legibility for the role, also provide a copy of:

• Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency registration (Nurse Practitioner endorsement).
• Family Planning Alliance Australia (FPAA) training or equivalent or willingness to obtain within designated time frame.

Selection Criteria

• Ability to teach and mentor staff and health professionals in the clinical setting.
• Completion of a postgraduate sexual and reproductive health education program or willingness to undertake.
• Experience in a comparable role doing comparable work with:
  • Client management systems
  • Medicare
  • Client consults
  • IUD and Implanon insertion
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal, oral and written communication skills including the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, negotiate, problem solve and resolve conflict.

For any issues with applying please contact Brianna Ormerod at [email protected].

Enquiries

For further information about the position, please email Lisa Harrison, Director of Nursing and Health Services at [email protected] using the subject line: Nurse Practitioner - Rockhampton enquiry via EthicalJobs.