Practice Nurse

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic RN to work part-time, three days a week, with availability specifically on Thursdays and Fridays. Our privately owned family medical practice is known for being warm and welcoming, and our team is dedicated to finding a candidate who shares our work ethic. The ideal applicant will demonstrate a desire to work within a team that values mutual respect and serves a diverse community. This position is best suited for a Nurse who has a passion for chronic care and can fulfill the responsibilities of the clinic role.

Registered Nurses need only apply.

Role requirements:

• Ensuring that all patients and visitors are received in a friendly and helpful manner, either in person or over the phone
• Possess the clinical skills to conduct detailed assessments of patients to improve health outcomes
• Ability to assesses and develop chronic disease management care plans that optimises improved health outcomes and have a passion for managing and co-ordinating care for patients with chronic care needs
• Maintain a high level of accuracy when recording and maintaining patient and clinic information
• Maintain Infection Control standards
• Responsible for Cold Chain Management
• Competent in administering vaccinations, spirometry, ECGs
• Proficient in wound care
• Assist doctors with minor surgical procedures
• Ability to work autonomously and part of a team

About you:

• Well presented with a friendly, confident and caring manner
• Have an eye for detail and a willingness to be accurate and complete tasks
• High ethical standards
• Able to follow instructions
• Be calm under pressure
• Have a desire to grow professionally
• Have excellent communication and written skills
• Have excellent organisational skills and the capacity to take initiative
• Knowledge of clinical software using Best Practice or similar

Essential Requirements:

• Experience as a practice nurse is essential for this role, however community nursing experience highly regarded
• Current AHPRA Registered
• Current Professional Indemnity Insurance
• Unrestricted ability to work in Australia
• COVID 19 vaccination certificate

To Apply:

• provide a cover letter detailing your interest in and suitability for the role; and
• Provide a resume with 2 professional referees, including phone contact details.

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