AddressWe are Australia’s leading, specialised, non-profit advocate and provider of abortion and contraception services. We are a significant provider of clinical and support services across Australia. We are also an advocacy organisation, we work on policy and legislative change, we provide information to the public, we support people through counselling and mental health awareness and services, and we work to reduce the stigma, discrimination and stress related to access to abortion care and contraception.
We work to give people reproductive choices.
MSI Australia operates a network of 10 clinics, a national telemedicine service providing comprehensive termination of pregnancy, vasectomy services from 25 locations and national family planning support.
The role:
We are looking for a Full TimeClinical Nurse to join our Brisbane clinic's working 5 days per week across Monday - Saturday
Position Title: Clinical Nurse
Department: MSI Australia Brisbane Clinics
Location: Bowen Hills and Woollongabba clinics
Reports to: Nurse Unit Manager
Hours per week: FTE, 38 Hours, 1 FTE
Duration: Permanent, Full time
Your purpose to provide safe, high-quality client-centred care in our clinics. Working within a team of highly experienced sexual health nurses, you will work together to meet to goals and unique needs of our clients. You will provide education and clinical care as well as assisting in managing plans of care on ongoing support to our clients after discharge.
Your Responsibilities:
- Deliver high quality and empathetic nursing care to patients in line with internal policies and procedures and best practice to ensure the best patient experience possible is achieved,
- Provide senior nurse leadership “on the floor” to ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day operations and ensure seamless patient flow throughout the patient journey for all lists. This will include the management of staff breaks, communicating with patients and support people as necessary,
- Provide expert clinical advice and support to clinic staff, acting as a point of escalation for nursing staff, whilst managing clinical risk and working to ensure we provide best practice solutions in line with our policies and procedures, escalating to NUM and ANUM where appropriate,
- Coordinate the training of new nurses to the clinic and support the nursing team’s continuous education and development areas with support from the NUM and ANUM,
- Follow up with patients requiring post-appointment clinical management such as follow-up appointments and general administration,
- Assist with the implementation of policies, procedures, and WHS strategies as required,
- Assist to complete monthly quality audits, ensuring the clinic is working to standards,
- Monitor stock and resources and complete orders as required, working to the clinic budget,
- Ensure the clinic is clean and safe for clients, and look for opportunities to continuously improve clinic operations,
- Assist the NUM, ANUM and Risk and Safety team with clinical reporting of incidents and near misses including reviewing and investigating incident reports and complaints whilst continuously contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives,
- Work towards having a strong understanding of the ANUM’s role and will be able to step into their position on an ad-hoc basis to cover any Annual Leave, sickness or other ad hoc reasons,
- Live our brand and passion for de-stigmatising abortion and promoting sexual and reproductive health rights.
- A Pro-choice advocate and champion of women and pregnant people’s rights.
- Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration, with a minimum 3 years post registration experience in an acute setting,
- Knowledge of National Accreditation Standards and ACORN standards,
- Experience in day surgery, recovery, and women's health,
- Interest and experience in leadership role within clinical setting and leadership skills that promote a positive team culture,
- Experience achieving high clinical standards and working towards audits and accreditations,
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an understanding of how to provide empathetic care,
- Perioperative post-grad (desirable),
- Family Planning Certificate or Midwifery qualification (desirable),
- Phlebotomy competency (desirable),
- Ultrasound scanning skills (desirable).
- Generous salary packaging options up to $9,010 + $2,650 meals and entertainment
- 5 Weeks annual leave
- Dynamic Learning Management Platform with 1000s of courses plus opportunity to access professional development / study leave allowance,
- Family friendly and flexible working arrangements
- Up to 12 weeks company paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted clinical services for you and your immediate family members.
- Provision of two professional referees,
- Be prepared to undergo a National Police Check, prior to commencement,
- Be prepared to undergo an International Vetting Check, prior to commencement,
- Evidence of current COVID-19 vaccinations and declaration of full immunisation history,
- Evidence of current working rights in Australia.
In addition to the above, we also ask our staff work understand and demonstrated our goals, mission, values,
Our Goal The Prevention of Unwanted Births
Our Mission Children by Choice not Chance
Our Values Integrity, Agency, Safety, Quality, Courage
Our Purpose Your choice, made easier
Values and Behaviours
In this role, you will:
• Understand and comply with the Code of Conduct and Behaviour Policy for employees and all relevant MSI policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate commitment to organisational values and behaviours at all times.
MSI Australia develops, maintains and rewards a culture of personal and professional accountability for desired behaviours which include:
Care & Compassion - We care for our people, clients, communities and each other and recognise that people have their own diverse, physical, emotional, social and cultural needs. We always act with compassion and kindness. We conduct our work with honesty and integrity.
Trust & Safety - We prioritise both the physical and mental well-being of our people, clients, communities and each other. Our words, actions, communications and workplaces are free from judgment and discrimination. We value accountability and know that we build trust with our clients and communities through all staff being accountable for their performance.
Partner & Collaborator - We value partnership and teamwork and believe we are better together. We seek to collaborate with other organisations where our vision and values align. Our language, communication and actions focus on collaboration and cooperation rather than competition or conflict.
Position enquiries:
For further information regarding this position, please contact: ***********@msiaustralia.org.au
Application Support:
Person and community centred healthcare involves cultural safety, a diverse workforce and multidisciplinary skills. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of migrant and refugee backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQ+ people. Should you require any support with this application, please contact: ***********@msiaustralia.org.au
Additional information
- Make a difference to the lives of Australians seeking access to our services
- Opportunity to flourish within supportive team environment
- Permanent Full Time role
