Chronic Disease Nurse Practitioner

CHRONIC DISEASE NURSE PRACTITIONER

• 12-month fixed term position available (40 hours per fortnight)
• Be part of a friendly, diverse and professional team
• Located in Timboon, South West Victoria

About Timboon & District Healthcare Service

Timboon and District Healthcare Service is a multipurpose service providing a range of health services ensuring optimal health and overall well-being for individuals, allowing them to fully participate in, and contribute to their community. This is also reflected in our vision, mission and ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

About the Role ​

The Chronic Disease Nurse Practitioner is dedicated to delivering tailored, person-centred care to individuals who are either at risk of developing or have been diagnosed with complex and chronic health conditions, ensuring that Timboon and District Healthcare Service consistently provides exceptional service.

In this vital role, you will specialise in supporting consumers living with chronic conditions by:

• Coordinating individualised care plans.

• Providing chronic disease education and monitoring.

• Detecting early signs of deterioration and facilitating timely escalation of care.

• Collaborating closely with external stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of service

Your responsibilities include conducting home visits and in-person consultations to enhance the quality of life for consumers with chronic conditions. You will focus on improving their understanding of their health, promoting medication adherence, and reducing preventable hospital admissions.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Nurse Practitioner – Masters level qualification with AHPRA endorsement to practice as a Nurse Practitioner
• Demonstrate evidence of provision and of coordination of comprehensive contemporary person-centred care through advanced practice skills
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and application of continuous quality improvement principles in improving consumer outcomes
• Demonstrate advanced interpersonal and problem- solving skills
• Proactively develop self and others through knowledge and application of the lifelong learning framework
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice, conduct research activities and quality initiatives to improve and inform practice change
• Demonstrate evidence of leading innovation to address emerging needs in healthcare provision
• Demonstrate advanced and expanded clinical knowledge and skills in the speciality field of chronic disease nursing
• Demonstrate safe, quality, cost effective care and practice within the Nurse Practitioner’s approved scope of practice that is consistent with contemporary standards and evidence-based practice
• Experience in developing structures, systems, and processes to ensure quality assurance and efficient service implementation
• Experience in collecting and analysing service data; reporting variances and benchmarking to align practice service with best practice.
• Proven organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and manage a diverse caseload
• Ability to develop and manage consumer care plans in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing educational and professional development across all levels of the nursing profession including management
• Demonstrate analytical skills through research findings to enrich and update delivery of health care and community awareness programs

All successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by TDHS) and a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Check and Working with Children Check (provided by you). All successful applicants will be required to obtain the annual influenza.

Timboon & District Healthcare Service Benefits

• Staff fun days
• Remote Area Housing Tax Concession for remote area dwellers
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits. Salary packaging up to $9,010 p.a and Meals and Entertainment Benefit up to $2,650 p.a.
• Novated leasing
• Access for employees and their family to the Employee Assistance Program providing emotional, financial and legal support 24/7
• Staff Car Park
• Free access to onsite gym

Applications close: Sunday 9th March 2025

Further information can be obtained by contacting Larissa Barclay, Director of Clinical Services on 5558 6079, lbarclay.tdhs@swarh.vic.gov.au

View a position description for Chronic Disease Nurse Practitioner prior to applying.

If you need assistance with your application for this role, please email the Human Resources team at humanresources.tdhs@swarh.com.au with your preferred contact method and details, and we will get in touch with you.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.

About the Region

Located in picturesque Timboon, a small town tucked into a wooded valley just 17 km north of the 12 Apostles coastline bursting with flavour and charm, working at our healthcare service will give you the opportunity to earn your living nurturing your desire to help others, while breathing fresh country air and exploring all that this beautiful part of the world has to offer.

Embrace the chance to make a real difference while breathing fresh country air and exploring this award-winning region, crowned the TAC Victorian Top Tiny Tourism Town 2024.

With Warrnambool just 40 km away and Geelong within a 2-hour drive, you'll enjoy the perfect blend of rural tranquillity and city convenience.

Please note Timboon and District Healthcare Service will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.