About this role
Northern District Community Health is looking to employ a Nurse Practitioner with a mental health specialty for 2 clinic days per month. The role is part of an Innovative Models of Care program being conducted across the Buloke, Loddon and Gannawarra Shires involving a partnership between health services, General Practitioners and other Nurse Practitioners.
This position will be based in general practice clinics within the East Wimmera Health Services catchment area and will be supported by a dedicated Care Coordinator, as well as East Wimmera Health Service, Allied Health professionals and a network of other Nurse Practitioners working in the program.
The successful applicant will be an endorsed Nurse Practitioner with experience in Mental Health and Rural Generalism.
This is an opportunity to join a team where your compassion and dedication directly impacts the wellbeing and quality of life of our rural community.
About you:
- Current nursing/midwifery general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Endorsed as a Nurse Practitioner (Mental Health) by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Experience in general practice or a primary care setting is preferred.
- Genuine care for people and personal qualities that align to NDCH’s values.
- Current drivers licence.
- Current Police Check, NDIS Screening Check and Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one.
About Us
For more than 30 years, NDCH has worked to build healthy, inclusive and connected rural communities.
NDCH provides medical care, mental health support, chronic disease management, youth programs, and community outreach initiatives to foster vibrant, healthy communities while providing rewarding career opportunities for passionate professionals.
Together, our team works to provide critical community health and preventative care services and support for rural communities. Our connection to local communities, coupled with our partnerships with regional health and community services, is what allows us to improve the health and wellbeing of people in the Loddon Mallee region.
To Apply
To apply for the position an Application Letter and a Resume including responses to the Selection Criteria are to be sent to:
Penny Wilkinson
CEO
24 Fitzroy Street, Kerang 3579
[email protected]
Click here to view the Nurse Practitioner (Mental Health) 0.1 EFT Position Description.
Applications close Monday 3 February 2025 at 3pm.