AddressWe are seeking to recruit a Registered (Div 1) Clinical Nurse Specialist for our Frankston clinic with a minimum of 5 years experience in Primary Health Care. The role is a permanent fulltime position
38 hours per week.
First Peoples’ Health and Wellbeing is a not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled health service delivering trauma informed, culturally safe, primary health care and mental health care services. You will be working with a supportive team of Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, General Practitioners and Medical Administration Officers who are passionate about providing health services to First Nations People.
This role will be required to deliver a clinical program based on the CNS’s specialist area. This will include facilitating education, support, and care to clients within the clinic. The role will also provide leadership and education to other clinical colleagues including doctors, GP Registrars, medical and nurse students and allied health professionals. The Clinical Nurse Specialist will assist in community engagement educational initiatives and health promotion activities.
We are looking for a friendly, respectful person with strong organisational skills, ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks. You will be passionate about working in the Aboriginal primary health care sector and commit to providing exceptional care with compassion. We require skilled and professional workers who can demonstrate building strong relationships and trust with the people they work with and provide services to.
Benefits include:
- Salary packaging up to $18,000
- CPD and other Professional Development and Wellbeing Activities
- Working within a small and supportive team
- No after hours or weekend work
Qualifications and Experience
- Registered with AHPRA as a Division 1 Nurse.
- Appropriate post-graduate qualification in specific nursing field with twelve months’ experience working in clinical area of specific post graduate qualification.
- A minimum of 5 years experience in Primary Health Care.
- Experience in nursing mentorship, education, supervision, and/or management.
- Familiar with Best Practice medical software and Polar data system.
- Understanding and experience with AGPAL accreditation process.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development as reflected in Professional Practice Portfolio.
For further information or to apply, please contact HR on 0478 822 *** or **@fphw.org.au.
Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability to the role to **@fphw.org.au or submit your application on SEEK by COB Friday 5th July 2024.
