Practice Nurse Job Position: Full Time Or Part-Time Position

PRACTICE NURSE Job Position: 

Full time or Part-time position      

Emerald Medical Centre Lane Cove

Lane Cove, Sydney NSW

Nursing - General Medical & Surgical (Healthcare & Medical)

Full time

For Immediate start

Generous pay is provided and supportive work conditions and environment.

Seeking a PRACTICE NURSE to work in our medical practice and be part of our friendly supportive team. We are looking for someone for either a FULL-TIME (preferable) or PART-TIME position, who is hard-working, friendly and enjoys interacting with people. The successful candidate can work well in a small team environment and can also do self-directed management of task roles.

Position is for weekdays (Monday-Friday).

The practice is a well-established, independent family-type non-corporate medical practice in the heart of Lane Cove, a lovely community suburb. 

Selection criteria:

Essential 

• good communication skills, written and verbal
• the ability to work independently, show initiative and work productively within a team environment
• Clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of illness and injury and health promotion relevant to the role and within individual scope of practice. 
• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse 
• CPR training undertaken within the past one year or willingness to participate in training (training provided if needed)
• a current criminal record screening and a current Working with Children Check
• Evidence of appropriate and continuing professional indemnity insurance. 

Desirable 

• Experience within a general practice setting. 
• Experience with the accreditation process and quality improvement requirements. 
• An understanding or experience of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Standards for general practices. 
• Knowledge, understanding and experience in quality improvement, its practical application in meeting patient’s needs and quality service delivery. 
• Experience in quality improvement, its practical application in meeting patients’ needs and its relationship to strategic development. 
• Computer literacy

Job responsibilities:

• Patient management within own scope of practice. 
• Provide management of long-term conditions in line with national guidelines and pathways. 
• Manage patient recalls, reminders and follow up of test results. 
• Work collaboratively to support medical, nursing and allied health colleagues in the performance of their clinical role. 
• Actively communicate and coordinate with colleagues, specialist services and allied health professionals when providing team care. 
• Escalate care to general practitioners where indicated. 
• Record and maintain accurate, adequate and relevant patient records using the established practice protocols and computerised medical records system while meeting legislative standards and accreditation requirements. Leadership and management 
• Seek opportunities for ongoing professional education. 
• Participate in relevant committees and special projects as indicated. 
• Continuous quality improvement 
• Provide leadership in the coordination and implementation of quality improvement activities specific to the Nurse Practitioner role. 
• Participate in clinical practice improvement programs and clinical governance initiatives relevant to practice. 
• Identify opportunities to improve and promote evidence-based practice. Governance, safety and quality requirements 
• Participate in an annual performance review. 
• Complete mandatory training and education as relevant to the role. 
• Assist in the professional development of others. 
• Contribute to staff and patient safety systems that meet contemporary clinical standards and OS&H requirements. 
• Participate in the practice risk management and quality improvement processes. 
• Record incidents and near misses in line with practice policy. 
• Practise duty of care including meeting practice standards and accountability. 
• Maintain patient and practice confidentiality at all times. 
• Ensure clinical governance processes are in place. 
• Actively contribute to the development of a culture consistent with the values of the practice. 

Hours of work 

This position requires an average of either 38 hours (Full time) or approximately 20 hours (part-time) per week. However, from time to time the Nurse Practitioner may be required to work reasonable additional hours, as necessary to fulfil the requirements of the position, or as requested by the employer. 

How to apply:

Cover letter and resume

Email: ***********@gmail.com re: Job position