07 Sep
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Blackburn Clinic
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Blackburn
07 Sep
Blackburn Clinic
Blackburn
About the role
We are seeking a Casual Enrolled Nurse to join our experienced and supportive nursing team across Blackburn Clinic, Blackburn Specialist Centre and Blackburn Clinic Carson Suite. The role will include data collection for Complete Health Checks in the clinic, Over 75 Year Old Health Assessments in patients' homes and on site and regular general practice nursing duties.
Applicants must be available on Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings. As this is a casual position, Thursday afternoon and Saturday morning work is not offered as a permanent or guaranteed weekly shift. Broader availability during our opening hours is highly desirable so the successful applicant can assist with additional shifts when team members are absent due to illness, annual leave or other leave.
A current driver licence and access to your own reliable vehicle are essential. The role includes travel to patients' homes for data collection relating to Over 75 Year Old Health Assessments. Independent transport is required so these visits can be completed efficiently and in a timely manner.
The ability to attend Blackburn within approximately 30–45 minutes when you accept a short-notice casual shift is essential. Please do not apply if you are unable to meet this requirement.
Key responsibilities
- Undertake patient data collection relevant to Complete Health Checks.
- Undertake data collection relevant to Over 75 Year Old Health Assessments (in patients' homes and on site.)
- Undertake a broad range of general practice nursing duties, including assist with wound management, ECGs, ABIs, minor procedures, patient education and other clinical activities as required according to qualifications and scope of practice.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records and exercise confidentiality at all times.
- Assist with stock control, equipment preparation,
infection control, waste handling and cold chain management as required.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, reception staff and the wider practice team.
About you
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse.
- Current driver licence and access to your own reliable (comprehensively insured) vehicle.
- Availability on Thursday afternoons, Saturday mornings and flexibility to cover additional casual shifts during clinic opening hours.
- Previous general practice, community nursing or comparable primary-care experience is strongly preferred, including experience in administering immunisations.
- Computer literacy is required; experience with Best Practice or similar medical software is advantageous.
- Experience working in accordance with infection control, occupational health and safety, and general practice accreditation requirements.
- applicants must meet Blackburn Clinic Medical Services' COVID-19 vaccination requirements for staff, subject to any applicable lawful exemption.
- Warm, skilled and patient-focused.
- Well organised, reliable and able to work independently when conducting home visits.
- Flexible and willing to assist with casual cover when available.
- A strong written and verbal communicator who enjoys working as part of a collegiate team.
About us
Blackburn Clinic is a well-established private general practice in Blackburn. Our nursing and administrative teams provide services and support to 28 independent GPs consulting across three suites within our building, together with onsite allied health professionals and visiting specialists. We have a strong culture of teamwork, learning and continuous quality improvement.
Our opening hours are Monday to Thursday 8:00 am-7:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pm, and weekends/public holidays 8:00 am-12 noon.
📌 Enrolled Nurse with Immunisation Experience - Casual (Blackburn)
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