12 Nov
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Geraldton Aboriginal Medical Service
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Carnarvon
12 Nov
Geraldton Aboriginal Medical Service
Carnarvon
About the role
Join the Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (GRAMS) as an Enrolled Nurse and provide high-quality, culturally secure health care to Aboriginal people across GRAMS clinics and health programs in Geraldton. Working as part of the clinical team, you will support patient assessment, chronic disease management, health education, care coordination and continuous quality improvement in accordance with clinical policies, best-practice standards and relevant legislation.
Key responsibilities
- Provide holistic, culturally appropriate health care to patients and contribute to the objectives of the clinic.
- Triage patients before GP consultation and identify opportunities for timely follow-up and referral.
- Undertake routine observations, wound management, blood collection, ECGs and immunisation support under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Refer patients to appropriate health professionals when further consultation is required.
- Commence initial stages of adult health checks and coordinate completion with the Practice Nurse and GP.
- Maintain accurate patient documentation and record all encounters in Communicare.
- Complete patient follow-up and overdue recalls, including chronic disease recalls.
- Provide culturally appropriate health education and promotion, including chronic disease self-management support.
- Coordinate infection control processes and manage vaccine cold chain requirements in line with relevant guidelines.
- Maintain registers and support care coordination for patients with diabetes, hypertension and other chronic conditions.
- Coordinate diabetic clinic patient flow and contribute to annual cycles of care and best-practice outcomes.
- Develop health promotion activities addressing diabetes, hypertension, obesity, exercise and disease self-management.
- Maintain health data and provide statistics as required.
- Develop linkages with population health services, hospitals, visiting specialists and community organisations.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with GRAMS policies, procedures and professional standards.
- Participate in professional development, skills updates, Communicare training, workshops and staff development activities.
- Contribute to continuous quality improvement, workplace health and safety activities and a positive work environment.
- Restock and clean the clinic area according to allocated duties and operational needs.
- Perform other duties as reasonably required by the CEO or manager.
What we're looking for:
Essential
- Current registration as an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (EEN) with AHPRA.
- Experience in a treatment room and/or primary health care setting.
- Knowledge of Aboriginal health and ability to work effectively with Aboriginal communities.
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Current driver's licence and ability to obtain required clearances (Police and Working With Children).
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and clinical competency.
Desirable
- Proficiency in the use of Communicare clinical software.
- Experience working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
- Understanding of culturally protected and responsive healthcare practices.
📌 Enrolled Nurse (Carnarvon)
🏢 Geraldton Aboriginal Medical Service
📍 Carnarvon