Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department

Employment Type: Permanent full time / part time Salary: As per Victorian Nursing EBA - NO1 Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital - Emergency Department Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications Contact: Lejla Ridzalovic - Where there’s life, there’s Mercy. Where there’s care, there’s You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes. About the opportunity The ED Nurse Practitioner provides advanced, autonomous, and collaborative clinical care for patients presenting with lower acuity conditions to the Emergency Department. This role is critical in improving patient flow, reducing wait times, and enhancing the overall efficiency of ED operations. The ED NP applies expert clinical judgment and advanced nursing knowledge to assess, diagnose, and manage patients in a timely manner . Responsibilities include initiating and interpreting diagnostic investigations, prescribing medications, and implementing therapeutic interventions within the legislatively protected scope of practice. The NP functions as an independent practitioner while working closely with Emergency Physicians, Senior Medical Officers, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, evidence-based care. The role also encompasses clinical leadership, education, and contribution to research and quality improvement initiatives, supporting innovative models of care that align with organisational goals and NMBA Nurse Practitioner Standards for Practice. To thrive in this role, you will have: Qualifications Degree in Nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) (Essential) Post Graduate Qualification in Emergency Nursing (or equivalent) (Essential) AHPRA certification (Essential) A course of study and clinical experience that in the opinion of the NMBA qualifies the nurse to use the title Nurse Practitioner: Emergency Department and is fully endorsed (Essential) Experience and Requirements Extensive experience in Emergency Department or urgent care settings. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Compliance with NMBA Nurse Practitioner Standards for Practice Advanced clinical decision-making and diagnostic skills. Contribution to research, education, and quality improvement initiatives. You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check. Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders. Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career. Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present. The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.