Bawrunga Medical Service has Medical Practices located in Nambucca Heads and Macksville on the beautiful NSW Mid North Coast, Dubbo and Gilgandra in Central Western NSW. Full and part time positions are available for suitably qualified applicants.
We are looking for a Nurses with outstanding skills in customer
service, someone who demonstrates a high level of initiative, is personable and
builds connections and contributes energy and enthusiasm in all that they do.
Working as part of our clinical team, our Nursing staff are responsible for
providing high-quality clinical care to our patients and supporting our GP's.
Responsibilities
Perform
clinical duties within required level of clinical competency, according to
best available evidence. Explain
procedures to patients, providing them with support and reassurance. 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.
Oversee
cold chain process, awareness, responsibilities and documentation of cold
chain process.
Monitor
infection control standards and implement changes / educate.
Minimum of one year of 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..
Desirable:
Competence in the use of relevant equipment
& Best Practice software.
Experience in similar role as a 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, Accreditation in Immunisation.
Apply
If you feel you have the
required skills and experience and have a special interest in working for an
organisation that delivers outstanding patient care, please apply below:
You will be rewarded with
a competitive salary, flexible conditions and a close-knit team.