Older Persons Nurse Practitioner

$70.36 to $71.70 per hour + salary packaging | Older Persons Nurse Practitioner - Residential in Reach (RIR)
Permanent Full Time - 80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADO | Part Time and Job Share applicants welcome to apply

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Residential in Reach (RIR) Nurse Practitioner to join our team and make a meaningful impact on the care of residents within Care Communities (CC) across the Grampians region. This role involves developing, implementing, and delivering quality assessment and intervention services for elderly residents in their place of residence, preventing unnecessary emergency department presentations. You will also provide valuable consultancy via telehealth platforms across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational guidance and support to staff, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery in all care settings.

• Develop and implement Acute Management Plans, incorporating both pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies, adjusting treatments based on clinical assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Manage palliative and end-of-life care, prioritising patient comfort, dignity, and support for families, in line with the scope of practice.
• Monitor and assess prescribed therapies, reviewing efficacy, potential adverse effects, and drug interactions to optimise patient outcomes.
• Refer patients to appropriate specialist teams (e.g., medical, surgical, mental health) as needed, ensuring comprehensive care coordination and continuity.
• Collaborate with leadership and multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery, provide virtual consultations, and ensure strict adherence to infection control protocols across all care environments.

Skills & Experience

• Eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA, hold a current Practicing Certificate & Nurse Practitioner endorsement through AHPRA.

• A minimum of five (5) years of post-graduate experience in aged care, palliative care, or dementia-specific care.
• Advanced clinical knowledge in assessing and managing geriatric syndromes, either individually or in combination, including treatment and/or investigation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant technology platforms for clinical documentation and communication.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage a caseload effectively.

To see a full copy of the Position Description please click here
 

Interested?

Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Sandi Olney on 0457 970 502 for a confidential discussion. 

If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.

About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture & Benefits

• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to Staff Fitness program
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city.  Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping.  Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat

Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.