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Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is"Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
The Nurse Practitioner in Adult Access Services is a registered nurse whois authorized tofunction autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced and extended role. The Nurse Practitioner role includes assessment and management of consumers using nursing knowledge and skills which may include, but not limited to, the direct referral of consumers to other health care professionals, prescribing medications and ordering diagnostic interventions. The Nurse Practitioner will have strong knowledge of working in the community setting with family inclusivepracticea core element of their care.
The Nurse Practitioner role is grounded in the nursing professional values, knowledge, theories, practice and provides innovative and flexible health care delivery that compliments other health care providers. The scope of practice isdeterminedby the context in which the Nurse Practitioneris authorized topractice, according to the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) competency and accreditation standards and is articulated in a specific model of care.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
Qualifications
Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), with no conditions of registration relating to unsatisfactory skilled performance or unprofessional conduct.




Completed degree of Masters of Nurse Practitioner or equivalent ClinicalMastersdegree, asdeemedappropriate byNursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA, including the Therapeutic Medication management module.
Endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner on the National Register via the NMBA.
Knowledge and skills
Advanced interpersonal, communication and networking skills.
Proficient written and computer literacy skills.
Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Broad based knowledge of professional issues in nursing and a good understanding of health care systems and future trends.
Evidenced contribution to nursing professional and practice development.
Extensive and recent experience in clinical specialty.
Advance level of therapeutic management skills.
Demonstrated excellent collaborative, leadership, teaching, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to evaluate practice at an advanced level.
Victorian Driver's licence.
Experience in nursing research and research skills.
Personal Attributes
Exhibits behaviour which reflects the Eastern Health values.
Promotes and contributes to a supportive and engaged team environment.
Commits to providing a safe environment for all.
Respectful,collaborativeand kind.
Innovative,resourcefuland adaptive to change.
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.




Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
Mentor and Shadowing program
Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
Study and professional development leave
Friendly & supportive teams
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Fitness Passport for work-life balance
Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
Access to Private Health Insurance offers
Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
Cafes at all of our Hospitals
Good to know:
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
We provide a culturally protected and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
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