Responsibilities
Clinical
· Perform clinical duties within required level of clinical competency, according to
best available evidence.
Patient Services
· Assist with triage, data management, diagnostic services, networking with other
providers, planning & management of patient care and patient advocacy.
Telephone patients with test results as directed by medical staff.
Equipment and Supplies
· Maintenance of clinical equipment. Maintain stocks of clinical supplies, including
correct storage (such as refrigeration), removal of out-of-date stock and ordering
supplies.
Compliance
· 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, OHS, and accreditation. Ensure relevant personnel are
kept informed and changes are made to systems and procedures as required.
Professional
· 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.
OHS
· Consistently be aware of OHS requirements and comply with them.
General
Delegation of tasks to other medical and non medical staff. Assist with other practice duties as required.
Expected behaviours and personal attributes
· 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.
· Identify and respond to unsafe practice, for example, implement interventions to
prevent unsafe practice and/or contravention of law.
· 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.
· Be always well-presented, friendly, courteous and obliging. Represent the
practice in a confident and positive manner at all times.
· Undertake all duties in a diligent manner, with honesty and integrity,
· Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding patient and practice information.
· Have a vigilant attitude to accuracy, being prepared to double check as
necessary.
· Ability to work cooperatively and independently. & ability to prioritise and
organise, with attention to detail.
· Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
· This position requires physical ability to occasionally lift and/or move patients.
Education, Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
· Appropriate tertiary qualification & registration certificate.
· Professional indemnity cover.
· 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.
Desirable:
· Competence in the use of relevant equipment & Best Practice software .
· Experience in similar role as practice nurse or community-based nursing.
· Experience with specific social groups serviced by practice, such as adolescents,
aged care, migrant or refuge groups, aboriginals & Torres Straight islanders, etc.
· Additional qualifications such as Accredited Women’s Health Certificate, Diabetes
Education Certificate, Asthma/Spirometry qualification/education.
· Training or experience in Medicare item numbers & health funds
· Member of APNA.
Job Type: Full-time
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
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