Common use of Nurse Practitioner Clause in Contracts

Nurse Practitioner. A Nurse practitioner: • is a registered nurse/xxxxxxx appointed to the role; • has obtained an additional qualification relevant to the state regulating authority to enable them to become licensed Nurse practitioners. A Nurse practitioner is authorised to function autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced and extended clinical role. A.6.1 Role of a licensed Nurse practitioner (a) The nurse practitioner is able to assess and manage the care of clients/residents using nursing knowledge and skills. It is dynamic practice that incorporates application of high level knowledge and skills, beyond that required of a registered nurse /midwife in extended practice across stable, unpredictable and complex situations. (b) The nurse practitioner role is grounded in the nursing profession’s values, knowledge, theories and practice and provides innovative and flexible health care delivery that complements other health care providers.

Nurse Practitioner. A Nurse practitioner: • is a registered nurse/xxxxxxx midwife appointed to the role; • has obtained an additional qualification relevant to the state regulating authority to enable them to become licensed Nurse practitioners. A Nurse practitioner is authorised to function autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced and extended clinical role. A.6.1 Role of a licensed Nurse practitioner (a) The nurse practitioner is able to assess and manage the care of clients/residents using nursing knowledge and skills. It is dynamic practice that incorporates application of high level knowledge and skills, beyond that required of a registered nurse /midwife in extended practice across stable, unpredictable and complex situations. (b) The nurse practitioner role is grounded in the nursing profession’s values, knowledge, theories and practice and provides innovative and flexible health care delivery that complements other health care providers.