Start a new journey with West Moreton Health!

- Temporary Full-time prospect until 12/07/2027!

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Secure Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

- We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and protected in every interaction.
- We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
- We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region. What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

About you A Nurse Practitioner Candidate (NPC) is a registered nurse who is undertaking an accredited university Nurse Practitioner Master level program leading to endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia,



and who is employed as a Nurse Grade 7 in a specific Nurse Practitioner Candidate position. The NPC further develops their advanced skills and knowledge to the extended clinical practice standards of an NP under the immediate clinical supervision (whether direct or indirect) of an NP or medical officer. This role will provide clinical expertise, education and consultancy to patients within the Paediatric Diabetes Service under mentorship and within the Nurse Practitioner Candidate's scope of practice, utilising researched based practice to provide contemporary primary health care and chronic disease management to improve patient outcomes.

Please refer to the attached role description for how you will be assessed and the key capabilities of the role.

Mandatory Requirements:

- Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a current annual practicing certificate is mandatory. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
- This position requires the incumbent to be enrolled in a Master of Nurse Practitioner course (or equivalent)



and maintain passing grades during employment within the NPC position. Periodic requests for copies of academic transcripts may be required during employment within the NPC position.
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

Why choose us

- Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
- Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
- Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
- Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
- Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
- A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

To apply For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role. Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

📌 Nurse Practitioner Candidate - Paediatric Diabetes OPD (Ipswich)
🏢 Department of Health - Queensland
📍 Ipswich