Div 1 nurse is responsible for the delivery of basic practice nursing services care to the practice population. Supported by doctors within the practice, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.

Clinical practice

Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being
Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition
Identify, and manage as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care
Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new-patient medicals




Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, sideeffects and interactions
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and encourage principles of self-care
Assess and care for patients presenting with uncomplicated wounds
Support and advise women requesting information relating to family planning needs
Support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations
Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Framework (NSF) for Mental Health
Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
Advise, support and, where appropriate, administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad
Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions
Assist senior practitioners in providing minor-surgery sessions

Job Types: Part time, Casual

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Perks
Career development assistance

Experience:
GP: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Div 1 Nurse For Gp Clinic Hoppers Crossing
🏢 Suprema Medical Centre
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