The primary focus of this role is to provide Hepatology clinical review for patients with chronic liver disease and timely post discharge clinical review.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Nurse Practitioner (Hepatology) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-solid team is on providing world‑class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

- Provide Hepatology clinical review for patients with chronic liver disease
- Provide timely post discharge clinical review for patients with a recent admission
- Co-ordinate outpatient paracentesis clinic and perform abdominal paracentesis procedure
- Participate in Departmental meetings, education and research as part of the broader team
- Work-up for patients referred for consideration of liver transplant and provide variceal surveillance

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
- A Masters of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) or recognised equivalent (if outside of Australia) is a mandatory qualification for this position
- Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required




- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading

Salary

- Permanent full time
- Base salary ranging from $157 579 - $164 519 per annum

About Us About Gold Coast Health

- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

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📌 Nurse Practitioner (Hepatology) (Australia)
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