Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care

The Opportunity

We're looking for a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our urgent care team (Casual or Fixed Term - Hours Negotiable).

Benalla Health's Urgent Care is a six bay unit, compromising of four treatment bays, one triage room and one resuscitation area. It is staffed 24 hours a day by two Registered Nurses with on call visiting Medical Officers.

The successful Nurse Practitioner will:

• Perform physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses.
•  Determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment if necessary.
•  Admit patients to the health service, in collaboration with on call visiting Medical Officer.
• Document medical information of patients and maintain medical records (paper and electronic);
• Educate, instruct and counsel patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans and home care and encourage and promote preventative health care and positive health behaviours;
• Request consultation or referral with other health care providers, such as physicians and clinics.
• Actively maintain knowledge of current medical research and trends and support research projects; • Create patient care plans and contribute to existing ones.
• Administer medicine and other treatments.
• Detect changes in patients' health and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Consult with healthcare professionals and families.
• Train patients and their families to manage and prevent illness and injury.

Why choose Benalla Health?

Benalla Health is an organisation dedicated to providing a wide range of services that prioritise optimal care and overall wellbeing for our consumers in the rural community. Our commitment to "Best Care, Every Person, Every Time" is deeply ingrained in our organisation, ensuring that our values of Respect, Empathy, Excellence, Compassion, and Accountability are upheld by both our staff and consumers.

Collaboration is at the heart of Benalla Health, with a team of just over 300 staff members. We believe that by working together within our teams and the community, we can deliver the best outcomes for our consumers. When you join Benalla Health, you become part of a vibrant and diverse work environment and community that celebrates individuality and inclusivity.

Looking to move?

Located 200kms north of Melbourne, Benalla offers a diverse range of attractions and experiences. It is an ideal destination for wine lovers and winter sports enthusiasts alike. Benalla is also famous for its vibrant arts scene, with the Benalla Art Gallery and the town itself boasting stunning street art and captivating silo art. Overall, Benalla provides a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural attractions, and exciting activities, making it an appealing destination for those making a career change.

Why you will love it here!

· Career development and opportunities to help reach your career goals, including training that delves into your chosen specialty.

· Flexible work practices to help create the work life balance you need including 5 weeks annual leave and an opportunity to substitute public holidays.

· Boost your take home pay with Salary Packaging opportunities including the Remote Area Benefit available to those living and working within 40km of Benalla

· Strong sense of community, inclusivity and a values driven team destined to deliver the best outcomes.

· A country lifestyle close to the Alpine Region

The successful applicant (upon appointment) will undergo a National Police Records Check and Working with Children's Check for pre-employment safety screening purposes.

For more information regarding the role contact: Kylie Brown - NUM - Urgent Care - on (03) 5761 4222.

Benalla Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong commitment to Child Safety. This includes establishing and maintaining child safe and child friendly environments.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please submit your application including a cover letter & resume