AddressThe Practice Nurse will work collaboratively with the GP’s, the Practice Manager, Community Health Nurse and other Allied Health staff to ensure NRCH patients continue to receive high quality, effective care. The Practice Nurse has responsibility for broad clinical activities with an emphasis on chronic disease management, primarily preparing GP management plans, care plans and health assessments. Developing and embedding improved data management and recall systems is also a critical function of the role. The position requires exceptional communication skills and the ability to build and foster relationships within and beyond the organisation.
Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Perform clinical duties within required level of clinical competency, according to best available evidence. Duties include triage, immunisations and other injections; wound management, chronic disease management, ECG’s and collection of pathology samples. Assist doctors with clinical procedures. Maintain clinical documentation.
- Assist with triage, data management, planning & management of patient care and patient advocacy. Telephone patients with test results as directed by medical staff.
- Conduct preventative/screening procedures; assist with patient education and community health promotion activities. Co-ordinate patient recall and GP management plans and team care arrangement.
- Assist Community Health Nurse with sterilisation and maintenance of clinical equipment. Assist with the maintaining stocks of clinical supplies, including correct storage (such as refrigeration), removal of out-of-date stock and ordering supplies. Provide input in purchasing relevant clinical equipment and supplies.
- Maintain awareness of current and new legislation to ensure business is complying with all statutory and regulatory obligations including infection control, sterilisation, hazardous materials & safe handling/disposal of medical waste, records management. Ensure relevant personnel are kept informed and changes are made to systems and procedures as required.
- Act within the practice and nursing code of ethics & appropriate level of clinical competence at all times. Maintain awareness of current evidence and research on clinical practices and inform/educate other practice staff. Change systems and procedures to ensure compliance with best available evidence as applicable.
- Consistently be aware of OHS requirements and comply with them.
Key Selection Criteria
- Current registration with AHPRA as Registered Nurse (Division 1).
- Minimum of 3 years nursing experience, preferably in a community-based role.
- Demonstrated understanding of the needs of general practice and interest in community-based nursing including patient education and health promotion.
- Knowledge of current immunisation schedules, Diabetes management, asthma management, enhanced primary care items, infection control, CPR and emergency resuscitation techniques, equipment & drugs.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of and compliance with all relevant legislation and common law obligations affecting nursing.
- Discharge of duty of care in the course of practice including meeting practice standards, and accountability for nursing actions.
- Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedural guidelines that have legal implications, for example, ensure documentation conforms to legal requirements.
- Practice only within the limits of their educational preparation and competence.
- Demonstrated patient-focused approach in service provision with genuine empathy and interest in their needs.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all ages and social groups.
- Undertake all duties in a diligent manner, with honesty and integrity,
- Ability to work cooperatively and independently.
- Ability to prioritise and organise, with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
The position description can be found here.
To apply for this position, please forward a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria and your resume to *********@nrch.com.au including the subject line Practice Nurse Application.
Please note it is a requirement for all employees of North Richmond Community Health to demonstrate that they have all mandatory vaccines, inlcuding 3 doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine, annual seasonal flu vaccine, prior to commencement of employment. All offers of employment are subject to provision of a satisfactory National Criminal History Check, a valid Working with Children Check.
Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement.
Applications will be assessed on submission and interviews scheduled accordingly. We encourage interested candidates to express their interest without delay.
