23/05/2024
Registered Practice Nurse Position - Full Time
General Purpose of Position:
We have an opportunity for a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse to become part of our team at Gladstone Medical Centre to assist our five full time Doctors.
It is expected that the employee will contribute to enhancing the quality and delivery of health care by providing nursing services in the context of general practice.
Key Selection Criteria - Mandatory
Registered nurse – with a current practicing Certificate of registration with AHPRA
Previous experience as a Registered Nurse in private practice
Professional indemnity cover
CPR certificate
Demonstrated patient-focused approach in clinical skills and knowledge
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work in a team as well as independently
Ability to prioritise and organise
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
Mandatory identified Skills
These skills are mandatory to the position, but it is not necessarily that you currently possess them. However, you must be prepared to acquire them with assistance once in position.
Wound Care
Computer literacy
Immunisation certificate
Knowledge of the Enhanced Primary Care items
Duties and Responsibilities
Liaise with:
Emergency Services
Medical Representatives
Community Health Centers
Aged Care Assessment Teams
Hospital
Manage the clinical environment by assisting the general practice to meet relevant standards and legislative requirements in
Infection control
Cold chain monitoring
Records management/data entry
Occupational health and safety - identification of risks to patients, staff and others
Accreditation processes
Practice Management Support
Computer skills
At times may be required to assist in the practice with appointments and reception duties
Accreditation
Ordering of stock, samples and supplies
ACIR notification
Improve health outcomes by contributing to and enhancing the management and prevention of ill health through
Identification of key practice patient populations (e.g. diabetics, asthmatics, elderly)
Implementing health assessments and care plans
Identifying patients due/overdue for immunisation
Developing recall systems
Dissemination of Patient education - leaflets, videos, posters
Advice (e.g. medications, contraception, diet, lifestyle)
Chronic disease management including diabetes and asthma review and education
Patient advocacy
Clinical Role
Triage/First aid assistance with emergency procedures
Acute assessment of sick patients
ECG's
Injections
Suture removal
Assistance with minor procedures
Wound management
Ear Syringing
Spirometry
BSL
Urinalysis
Child and adult Vaccinations
Salary Rating
This position is 38 hours per week full time between the hours of 8am to 5pm. The employee will begin employment under a six-month probationary period at which time the appointment will be reviewed.
Please send resumes to manager.gmc@outlook.com or phone 4978 1133.
