Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service – Townsville QLD

Make a Meaningful Impact as an Enrolled Nurse – Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health.

Are you a dedicated Enrolled Nurse passionate about culturally safe and person-centred care? We are seeking a compassionate and skilled nurse to join our team, working closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families, and communities. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to closing the gap in health outcomes by delivering respectful, holistic care that honours the cultural values, strengths, and needs of First Nations peoples. If you're committed to building robust relationships and supporting community-led health initiatives, we would love to hear from you. This is a full-time, fixed term role working Monday to Friday.

Your Contribution The position is responsible for the provision of patient centered care. As specified by AHPRA, the Enrolled Nurse (EN) works under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and is always accountable and responsible for their actions in providing delegated nursing care. This role is responsible for performing nursing assessment, clinical interventions, monitoring, and evaluation of health conditions while ensuring ongoing communication with about patient care with the Registered Nurse. This role contributes to decision making through monitoring changes in the health and functional status of patients. This role may entail service delivery from a primary health clinic located outside of Townsville (Ingham).

Duties & Responsibilities

Ensuring a safe and secure workplace for patients/visitors/other staff members

Provision of daily nursing support for registered nurses and doctors





Undertaking all tasks within scope of practice of an enrolled nurse

Ensuring patient records are current and maintained in a confidential manner

Stock management of clinic supplies

Direct patient care e.g. performing clinical observations, wound dressings, administering medications and injections under the treatment orders of General Practitioners

Assist with home visits when required

Maintain consulting treatment room/s assigned, ensuring materials are fully stocked and tidied after each consult (this includes changing bed linen/paper after each patient)

Report any functional problems with clinic equipment in accordance with process

Comply with TAIHS Primary Health Care Procedures Manual in the delivery of care and services

Comply with TAIHS Vaccine Management Policy and Procedures Manual.

Conduct full handover of patients to other health practitioners and Ensure progress notes, reports and records are completed in the required format

Ensure infection control standards are upheld

Accurately document in client files any treatment and medication information

Maintain recall and follow up of patients as per General Practitioner/s requests

Retrieval of patient records from other medical practices as requested

Store,



prepare and administer medication in accordance with the Health Drugs and Poisons Regulation

Instruct client/care givers on quality use of medications and how to obtain new medication supplies when required

Conduct Dangerous Drug check and count weekly.

Pursues own professional development to fulfil registration requirements and actively engages with company instigated training

Required Qualifications and Experience

Diploma of Nursing

AHPRA Registration

Demonstrated clinical knowledge and recent experience working as an EEN

Knowledge and experience with treatment and management of health issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients

Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, relatives and a broad range of health professionals

Ability to administer and document patient medications and prescribed treatment accuratelyEvidenced experience in the General Practice Clinic in a clinical capacity

At TAIHS we are committed to empowering our people through meaningful careers, providing them the support and opportunity to grow, succeed and thrive. Join us and make a real difference to the lives of individuals, families and communities.

Benefits of being a TAIHS team member:

Weekly Pay & Access to Salary Packaging Benefits

Training & Development Opportunities – Your success is our goal

Free Access to Employee Assistance Program - Supporting you to be your best

Wellbeing Program that includes 10 Wellbeing Days + Wellness Facilities

TAIHS is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity. The position involves working with a multicultural organisation where the majority of em

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