Nurse Practitioner | Dubbo NSW

Family Planning Australia is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW.  As an independent not–for–profit organisation we offer expert clinical care, information and advice for every body in every family as well as education and training and evidence–based research to support doctors, nurses and other professionals.

Family Planning Australia is committed to excellence in meeting the reproductive and sexual health needs of the community.  We achieve this by providing best practice, accredited clinical services, enhancing the knowledge and skills of service providers, improving the body of knowledge about reproductive and sexual health through rigorous research and evaluation, and leading international development projects to promote the rights of marginalised people in developing countries.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging options to receive $15,900 of your salary tax-free
• Up to $2650 meal and entertainment allowance
• Access to paid leave entitlements including annual leave, personal/careers leave, parental leave, study leave
• Professional support and development provided
• Travel to regional outreach locations

Values

• All staff must fully support the FPA values
• FPA is a pro-choice organisation
• For a full view of our Values please refer to Family Planning Australia website

About you

You are a resilient and clinically sophisticated Nurse Practitioner with a high degree of clinical acumen and the adaptability required to deliver services across our Dubbo clinic and our Outreach services. You are a flexible, solutions-oriented individual who is able to engage with diverse communities in a non-judgmental and empowering manner.

About the role

• Permanent part time (24 hours per week)
• Location: Dubbo NSW and Outreach across Western NSW

The nurse practitioner is accountable for delivering safe, professional and high quality clinical services to Family Planning Australia clients. The nurse practitioner will maintain high clinical standards and professional nursing practices across the organization in accordance with Family Planning Australia policies, procedures and clinical guidelines. The role requires a high level of clinical reproductive and sexual health knowledge, skills and experience, excellent communication skills and sound clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.

Please refer to the position description for a detailed overview of the role.

How to Apply
Please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Kristy Seysener on [email protected]

Your application must include a:

• Resume (CV); and
• Cover letter outlining how your skills and experience. You must review and refer to the selection criteria listed in the position description in your application**.**

FPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

Please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description
(we will be reviewing applications regularly, and the advertisement may be closed early if the position is successfully recruited to).

Family Planning Australia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.

Selection Criteria
Essential

• Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency registration - Nurse Practitioner endorsement
• Post graduate qualification in reproductive and sexual health (FPAA or equivalent) and/or relevant clinical experience in reproductive and sexual health nursing (or willingness to obtain upon commencement)
• Current unrestricted NSW Driver’s License and ability to travel throughout NSW
• Experience in primary healthcare or reproductive and sexual health nursing
• Sound computer skills, including MS Office and electronic medical record applications
• Must have full Australian working rights

Desirable

• Experience in quality improvement and clinical safety initiatives such as clinical audits and policy and procedure development
• Experience in the development or delivery of nursing education programs and knowledge of adult learning principles
• Skills in LARC insertion (implant and/or IUD) or willingness to be trained in same

Other requirements

• A Criminal Record Check and/or Working with Children Check is/are required prior to commencement in this role
• Immunisation / vaccination requirements apply to this role