Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care at Home

• Attractive salary packaging options - up to $15,899 tax free
• Work for a National Industry Leader
• Fixed term 12 month contract (possible extension)
  

The opportunity

The PCAH service has a strong focus on chronic disease management and provides healthcare to vulnerable clients who experience significant barriers to accessing health services, within Metro Perth Western Australia. It provides a holistic person-centred service that meets the physical, social, psychological and emotional needs of the individual, while providing an evidenced based best practice aiming to close the healthcare gaps within the community. 

We are currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner who is comfortable at providing a service autonomously to clients within their homes in the community. Are you available 8 days per fortnight, between Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 4.00pm. 

Key responsibilities

As a Nurse Practitioner you will engage with consumers with chronic diseases who experience significant barriers to accessing health services, thereby aiming to close healthcare gaps within our community Empowering healthcare consumers to be partners in managing their own health and that of the community.  You will work in partnership with community support services to provide holistic care for vulnerable clients. 

About you

The ideal candidate for this role will meet the following criteria:

• A current Nurse Practitioner Registration
• Demonstrated experience and / or postgraduate qualification in area of designated practice, for example Primary care /Chronic Disease Management.
• Well – developed knowledge regarding community resources available to enhance client quality of life.
• Demonstrated advance clinical knowledge, skills and extended practice relevant to position.
• Proven commitment to the development of learning, teaching and research orientated work, within a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment.
• Ability to undertake and evaluate nursing research and integrate evidence-based research to practice.
• A Current Australian drivers licence

Under the Aged Care act 1997, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance prior to commencement.

Benefits

• With the addition to Salary Sacrifice up to $15,899 per annum
• Health Care benefits
• Award winning health and wellbeing programs
• Smart phone and laptop provided

How to apply

To submit your application, and to view a copy of the Position Description, click ‘Apply’

Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted.

Nurse Practitioner credentialing will be conducted

About Silver Chain

Silver Chain is one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit health and community care providers. Over the past year, we have delivered more than 700,000 hours of care through our health care services, helping almost 65,000 people confidently live the lives they choose. With a reputation for innovation and leadership that’s been built over 120 years, Silver Chain is set for an exciting future – and we’d like you to be a part of it.

At Silver Chain Group, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.