Family Planning – Sydney NSW

4d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board

Family Planning Australia (FPA) is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW. As an independent not-for-profit organisation, we offer expert clinical care, information, and advice for everybody in every family as well as education and training and evidence-based research to support doctors, nurses, and other professionals.

- Reproductive and sexual health focusedscope of practice
- Access to salary packaging ($15,900 pa) plus meal/entertainment ($2,650 pa) increasing your fortnightly take home pay
- Access to paid leave entitlements including annual leave, personal/careers leave, parental leave, study leave

Family Planning Australia (FPA) is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW. As an independent not-for-profit organisation, we offer expert clinical care, information, and advice for everybody in every family as well as education and training and evidence-based research to support doctors, nurses, and other professionals.

Your benefits

- Reproductive and sexual health focusedscope of practice
- Access to salary packaging ($15,900 pa) plus meal/entertainment ($2,650 pa) increasing your fortnightly take home pay
- Access to paid leave entitlements including annual leave, personal/careers leave, parental leave, study leave
- Learning & development support

Modern clinical facilities

- Multidisciplinary team
- Comprehensive clinical support structures
- Fully accredited against the National Safety & Quality Healthcare Standards

Values

- All staff must fully support the FPA values




- FPA is a pro-choice organisationFamily Planning Australia

About you

You are a compassionate and reliable Assistant in Nursing looking to grow their career in reproductive and sexual health. A highly motivated individual with a patient centred care focus, a strong attention to details and safety focus. You are able to communicate effectively and have theability to engage with other people of all levels with a non-judgemental and empowering manner.

Position Overview

- Permanent part time (24 hours per week)
- Fairfield location (must be able to travel across our metropolitan clinics if required)

The AIN plays an important role in supporting the operation of Family Planning Australia (FPA) clinics. This is a multi-faceted role which is responsible for providing clinical supports to the organisation including assisting medical officers and registered nurses with the care of clients.

The position is also responsible for the provision of high quality reception services and administration support to clients, visitors, clinical and non-clinical staff to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the centre.

The AIN works within the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of services which are safe,



effective and client centred.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

- Basic knowledge and understanding of the principles of infection control
- Demonstrated ability to support clients and provide assistance during clinical procedures
- Current CPR certificate
- Sound computer skills, including MS Office applications
- Demonstrated ability to provide reception and administrative support including billing, cash handling and reconciliation
- Proven strong interpersonal, negotiation, written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated high level customer service skills, including conflict resolution
- High level ability to manage competing demands and adapt effectively to change
- Ability to perform tasks under the direction of the clinician with minimal supervision, as well as within a broader team
- Must have Australian working rights

Desirable:

- Current NSW driver’s license
- Experience in a clinical/primary health care setting including use of, or willingness to develop competency in, the use of autoclaves and medical appointment booking systems
- Experience working with priority populations including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, people with disability, LGBTQ people and/or culturally and linguistically diverse people

Other requirements:

- A Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check are required prior to commencement
- Immunisation/vaccination requirements apply

FPA is an Equal Chance Employer and we encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply.

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