Nurse Practitioner - Paediatric Dermatology (Eczema)
- Location: Joan Kirner Women's & Children's Hospital
- Employment Type: Ongoing, Part Time
- Salary: Nurse Practitioner
About the role
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) Paediatric Dermatology will provide timely, independent care in the outpatient setting, focusing on the assessment and management of common and chronic skin conditions, particularly eczema. The NP will manage low to moderate complexity cases, support reduced wait times, and provide
continuity of care for children and families requiring ongoing dermatological management.
The NP will collaborate with the Dermatology Unit, including the consultant dermatologist and dermatology registrar, to ensure appropriate care pathways and referral processes are maintained. The role may also contribute to staff education related to eczema management across paediatric inpatient and emergency services, where appropriate.
Key responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive consumer/client assessments and demonstrates skill in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness within the specialty, and specified scope of practice independently, and in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of specific pharmaceuticals and diagnostic tests related to the specified area of practice
- Initiate and interpret diagnostic and radiological tests specific to the scope of practice
- Safely initiate therapeutic interventions based on accurate knowledge of the characteristics and concurrent therapies of the person receiving the care
- Promotes a culture of innovation, education, excellence and consumer/client first focus, through policies and practices that support and recognise individual and collective team contribution
- Communicates information and expectations clearly and concisely in a way that builds effective and collaborative working relationships with others
About you:
- Registration as a Nurse with Endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner in Australia through NMBA
- Master of Nursing (enabling registration as Nurse Practitioner)
- Hold a current PBS prescriber number and eligible for a Medicare provider number
- Extensive clinical experience in paediatrics or dermatology, with demonstrated advanced practice in assessment and management of common skin conditions
- Ability to perform detailed skin examinations, utilise diagnostic tools (e.g. dermoscopy), interpret laboratory and biopsy results, and develop appropriate management plans
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously within an approved scope of practice, including prescribing, diagnostic investigations and care planning
- Demonstrated professional and clinical leadership, supervision, team contribution, mentoring, coaching and problem solving skills
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about Paediatric Dermatology, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 19 September 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Morgan Pink on 0407 125 145.
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.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.