❓ Hon Wilson Tucker asks about the progress of the nurse practitioner pilot program announced in February 2023, specifically regarding filled positions and their locations. The Minister's response indicates the program is still in the early stages of implementation.
AnsweredQoN 518Legislative Council
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NURSE PRACTITIONERS
518. Hon WILSON TUCKER to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Health:
I refer to the nurse practitioner and
team-based care pilot program, announced on 20 February 2023.
(1) Of the 20 positions originally
promised, how many have been filled to date?
(2) Please provide a breakdown or
table identifying the location or region of each position.
(3) How many nurse practitioners
are currently endorsed in Western Australia?
518. Hon WILSON TUCKER to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Health:
I refer to the nurse practitioner and
team-based care pilot program, announced on 20 February 2023.
(1) Of the 20 positions originally
promised, how many have been filled to date?
(2) Please provide a breakdown or
table identifying the location or region of each position.
(3) How many nurse practitioners
are currently endorsed in Western Australia?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1) The expression of interest
process will commence on 19 May 2023.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) As of
December 2022, there are 311 nurse practitioners endorsed in WA. This does not
include any endorsements that might have occurred after this date.
some notice of the question.
(1) The expression of interest
process will commence on 19 May 2023.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) As of
December 2022, there are 311 nurse practitioners endorsed in WA. This does not
include any endorsements that might have occurred after this date.
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