Employment Type: Permanent part time Salary: As per Victorian Nursing EBA - NO1 Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital - Emergency Department
Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and relevant qualifications Contact: Lejla Ridzalovic , Nurse Unit Manager, ****** Phone ************ Or Kate Colley, Acting Nurse Unit Manager ****** Phone ************
About the opportunity
Provide advanced, autonomous, and collaborative clinical care for patients presenting with lower acuity conditions to the Emergency Department.
This role is critical in improving patient flow, reducing wait times, and enhancing the overall efficiency of ED operations.
Apply your expert clinical judgment and advanced nursing knowledge to assess, diagnose, and manage patients.
Responsibilities include initiating and interpreting diagnostic investigations, prescribing medications, and implementing therapeutic interventions within the legislatively protected scope of practice.
Function as an independent practitioner while working closely with Emergency Physicians, Senior Medical Officers, and the multidisciplinary team.
The role also encompasses clinical leadership, education, and contribution to research and quality improvement initiatives, supporting innovative models of care that align with organisational goals and NMBA Nurse Practitioner Standards for Practice.
Qualifications
Degree in Nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) (Essential)
Post Graduate Qualification in Emergency Nursing (or equivalent) (Essential)
AHPRA certification (Essential)
A course of study and clinical experience that in the opinion of the NMBA qualifies the nurse to use the title Nurse Practitioner: Emergency Department and is fully endorsed (Essential)
Experience and Requirements
Extensive experience in Emergency Department or urgent care settings
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities




Compliance with NMBA Nurse Practitioner Standards for Practice
Advanced clinical decision-making and diagnostic skills
Contribution to research, education, and quality improvement initiatives
You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.
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Mercy Health Australia is renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered health services and aged care services.
If you're value and display empathy, integrity, and are seeking the prospect to make a real difference, we invite you to join us!
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📌 Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department (Victoria)
🏢 Southern Cross Care Vic
📍 Victoria