We are looking for an experienced practice nurse with the following attributes:-
- A positive attitude
- A strong focus on patient care
- The ability to work as part of a team
- Robust attention to detail
- Using your initiative
To work in this role you will need to have:
- Up-to-date certified vaccination training
- Current Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Excellent communication skills
- A caring approach to patient care
- Multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills
- Previous Practice Nurse experience preferred
- A sense of urgency, compassion and professionalism
- Effective communication and documentation skills
- Commitment to on-going education and self-directed learning
- Demonstrated understanding of nursing codes of practice
- Ability to educate patients & family on the management of conditions at home
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Knowledge of and skills in the principles of infection control
- Flexibility with availability and rostering to meet the changing needs of patients
Your key duties and responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with medical services ie. patient triage, acute illness, health assessments /injury management, care plans etc.
- Daily co-ordination of treatment room ie. stock control, sterilization, general maintenance and care of medical instruments and equipment
- Health assessments & Chronic disease management- preparation of GPMP's
- Stock ordering
- Cold chain management
- Immunisations/vaccinations
- Sterilisation and general care of instruments and equipment
- ECG's and spiro
- Minor procedures, iron infusions, excisions, etc
- Maintenance of treatment and doctors rooms
- Some reception duties when/if required