Heart Failure Nurse Practitioner - Safe HF Project
Cardiology Services are seeking a dedicated and experienced Heart Failure Nurse Practitioner (HF NP) to join a dynamic team of health professionals working on the SAFE-HF Project at Western Health.
This innovative project aims to reduce hospitalisations for heart failure (HF) patients by providing specialised, collaborative care in both the hospital and primary care settings.
The successful applicant will play a key role in optimising patient outcomes through advanced clinical assessments, patient education, and pharmacotherapy management.
In addition to clinical responsibilities, the HF NP will contribute to the research component of the project, including recruitment, data collection, and reporting. Travel to local primary care practices within the health service catchment area will be required.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care and contribute to a groundbreaking study aimed at improving the heart failure patient journey.
This position is a fixed term (two-year), part-time role supporting the SAFE-HF project with the potential opportunity for ongoing employment at Western Health.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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AHPRA endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner
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Current clinical experience working with HF patients for at least two years
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Proven leadership and collaboration capabilities
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Experience managing quality improvement projects and managing project timelines
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Up to date knowledge of the Guidelines for the prevention, detection and management of heart failure in Australia and community services available for HF patients
Contact: Toni Davey
Title: Cardiology Operations Manager
Phone: 0478 854 734
Applications close at 11:59pm on 2 February 2025.
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Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
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Professional development support
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Career advancement opportunities
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Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
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Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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