Northside Clinic has a part-time position for a Practice Nurse (RN) to join our team. We are searching for a candidate with a genuine interest and passion for working in primary care and preventative health. We encourage innovation and skills progression and invite those who have at least 2 years’ experience working in General Practice to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Why chose Northside Clinic for your next working location? Northside Clinic is a family friendly practice, we care about our staff, provide support and the ability to grow your ideas. We offer nurse lead services and value the input from our current nursing team, who are treated as equals in the care they provide to our patients.
Please include in your cover letter why you are interested in this role.
Above award wages negotiable dependent on skills and experience.
Hours: Part-time 22.5 hours negotiable - Tuesdays and Thursday required.
Duties and responsibilities:
Preparation of Chronic Disease Management Plans and Health Assessments
Assist and support the GPs in treatment room procedures including skin procedures
Treatment room tasks including emergencies, triage, wound management and immunisations- children and adults.
Infection control
Ear Syringe (preferable)
Patient Recalls & Reminders
Maintain accreditation standards in support with the nursing team & Practice Manager
Order stock, samples and supplies
Consulting room stock management and supply
AIR notification
Use the Pencat and Cubiko tools to assist with developing chronic disease management and quality improvement projects
Provide other clinical services as required in the Treatment Room
Provide other administration services as required.
Education & Qualifications:
Registered Nurse division 1 with a current practicing certificate of registration with AHPRA
Skills:
Manage time, resources, tasks and competing priorities
Demonstrated patient-focused approach in service provision
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Adaptable and supportive of promoting a positive work environment
Ability to work autonomously and in collaboration with existing nurses and Doctors
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
Passion towards Chronic Disease management
Energetic and enthusiastic approach to nursing in General Practice
Attention to detail and a willingness to show initiative
Previous general practice nurse experience
Occupational health and safety – identification of risks to patients, staff and others
Desirable but not mandatory:
Nurse Immuniser certificate
Remuneration above award rates in accordance with experience and qualifications.
Desirable Criteria:
Medical software knowledge – Best Practice an advantage
Cubiko knowledge
PenCat knowledge
Current CPR certificate
Nurse Immuniser
Ear Syringe certification (preferable)
Qualified in cannulation
Flexibility to cover staff leave
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