Our growing Dakabin practice has an opening for a caring and experienced RN Practice Nurse. We’re in need of an RN nurse, with experience to work independently at times, in order to help in the Treatment Room up to 36 hours a week (negotiable). As a Practice Nurse you will be responsible for ensuring that the patients and practitioners both have the support they need and their experiences in the treatment room meet their expectations. As an integral part of the patient care team you will have support from other nursing staff and the administration team to help you achieve your best.
Job Requirements:
- Current AHPRA registration,
- Minimum 6 months General Practice Experience,
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team,
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills of contemporary nursing practice,
- Understanding and capacity to apply the RACGP Standards (5th edition),
- Excellent communication skills to engage with patients, their families and other members of the general practice team.
Duties will include but will not be limited to:
- Wound Care Management,
- Patient recalls and reminders,
- Supporting Practitioners in procedures,
- Vaccination with Cold Chain Management,
- Childhood immunisation – (Nurse Immuniser Qualification highly desirable but not essential),
- Sound understanding and application of Infection Control principles and quality control,
- Consumables and Pathology stock control,
Skills required:
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:
- Effective communication and health promotion skills,
- Flexibility and adaptability in a busy environment,
- Excellent customer service/patient care skills,
- Outstanding time management skills,
- The ability to multitask,
- Competent use of PRODA,
- Intermediate computer skills,
Job Benefits:
This position includes a number of practice specific benefits, including:
- Weekday Shift Availability (Weekends available at other locations if desired),
- Bulk Billed Consults for personal health,
- Free Annual Flu Vaccinations,
- Free CPD Training offered,
- Amazing Colleagues to learn from and socialise with.
Beneficial Factors:
Meeting these points would be beneficial, but are not essential.
- Own transportation and willingness to work between clinics.
- Prior experience with Medical Director/Pracsoft Software.
- Experience performing Spirometry.
- Experience performing Drug & Alcohol screening.
- Experience with Health assessments and medicals.
Interested in this RN practice nurse vacancy? We want to hear from you. Use the online application form below if you would like to be considered for this position. Or to learn more about the medical centre, visit the clinic profile page first.