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Nurse Practitioner Diabetes Service, Queensland Health Temporary Full-time opportunity for up to 6 months About West Moreton Health West Moreton Health is one of Queensland''s most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk. We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, subacute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region. At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals. As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health: We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction. We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected. We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation. Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region. To read more on what it''s like to work for West Moreton Health: What it''s like to work with us | West Moreton Health About the role The Nurse Practitioner (NP) Diabetes is a registered nurse who is endorsed as a nurse practitioner and demonstrates advanced and expanded clinical skills, knowledge, and high level of capacity to translate these into contemporary evidence based clinical care for patients with diabetes. About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following: Demonstrated contemporary advanced practice, expert clinical skills, and knowledge in credentialed scope of practice (management of diabetes) and leadership capability enabling the delivery and support of high-quality patient focused care. Demonstrates the ability to apply specialised knowledge of contemporary advanced nursing practice and theory in credentialed scope of practice and to participate directly and indirectly in the delivery of clinical care. Demonstrates the ability to build and maintain strong relationships, open communication, and a positive environment within and across the multidisciplinary team, actively contributing to the learning and development of others to a high standard. Demonstrates the ability to educate, inform, counsel and support patients and families with contemporary clinical information at an advanced level relevant to patients care and understanding. Applies knowledge of quality improvement frameworks and associated quality processes including the integration of contemporary nursing research to all clinical activities. Mandatory Requirements: Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 Why choose us Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland''s fastest-growing regions. Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities. Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership. Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs. Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super. A lifestyle youll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience. To apply For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role. Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies. #J-18808-Ljbffr