Nurse Officer - Defence Force Recruiting (Dfr)

ABOUT US
Proudly Australian, Sonic HealthPlus is the largest provider of corporate medicine in the country. With a national network of wholly owned metropolitan and remote clinics, we deliver Occupational Health, General Practice and integrated medical, paramedical and wellness services to both large and small corporate and community groups.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you a dedicated and compassionate Nurse ready to take your career to the next level? We're looking for exceptional Defence Force Recruiting (DFR) Nurse Officers to play a vital role in shaping the future of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
This Full-Time position will allow the successful candidate will be required to undertake face-to-face training in a DFR Sonic HealthPlus Clinic. You will be required to work 3 days in our Hay Street Clinic and 2 days in our Osborne Park Clinic.
DUTIES
As a Nurse Officer, you will be a cornerstone of our team, responsible for the pre-screening (vetting) of the candidate Medicate Health Questionnaire (MHQ) to ascertain suitability for a career in the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The conduction of preliminary assessments may also be required. Your role will primarily encompass:

• Conduct telephone vetting by:
  • Reviewing online medical history questionnaires
  • Extract additional information through telephone calls with DFR candidates while taking notes in the online medical records system
  • Medical file reviews
  • Archive record identification and requests
  • Extant report requests as needed
  • Follow established policy and procedures within a well-defined Defence framework

The following secondary duties may be required:

• Ensuring all preliminary assessment information is entered accurately into the electronic health record
• Monitoring and maintaining equipment used during preliminary assessments

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
As the successful candidate, you will be a Registered Nurse with current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) together with the following:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• An 'eye' for detail
• Ability to navigate electronic health records/systems and other relevant ICT systems
• Minimum 3 years' broad medical experience in a health system comparable to Australia
• Current Working With Children Check
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAD009) certification.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian Citizen and hold or have the ability to maintain an AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance.
WHY JOIN US?

• Work/life balance - remote work opportunities
• APNA Corporate Membership for permanent nurses
• Ongoing training and development
• Stable, reputable national healthcare provider (part of the global Sonic Healthcare)
• Paid parental leave
• Novated Leasing
• Discounted fees for various medical services e.g. pathology, radiology and travel health
• Employee Assistance Program
• Focus on corporate social responsibility e.g. fundraising, supporting community events

Subject to eligibility criteria
CULTURE
At Sonic HealthPlus we offer a positive workplace culture, close team networks and a supportive work environment. We encourage our employees to have an enjoyable and rewarding career with an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and encourages social and cultural diversity. We strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
As part of our pre-employment process, preferred candidates must provide a National Police Clearance conducted within the last 3 months
Short listing for this position will commence immediately. You are encouraged to apply promptly as applications will close when suitable applicants are obtained.