Clinical Assistant - Enrolled Nurse

Lake Imaging Pty Ltd; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Lake Imaging Pty Ltd is seeking a Clinical Assistant, Division 2 Nurse to join the Private Radiology nursing team in Ballarat. The role includes IV cannulation, patient admission and education, and post-procedure care, with coordination of transport and room setup for scans.

The ideal candidate is a Division 2 Registered Nurse with medication endorsement and current registration, capable of working in a high-field MRI environment, and possessing strong organisational and communication skills to

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, Division 2 with medication endorsement and current Registration with Nurses Board of Victoria.
• IV Cannulation qualification or preparedness to attend a cannulation course.
• Ability to work in a high-field magnetic environment.
• Strong organisational, communication, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform IV cannulation as required.
• Assist with admission and educate patients and their families.
• Provide post-procedure care, recovery and discharge.
• Liaise with orderly staff for patient transport after examinations.
• Assist in room setup for scans, including lifting and arranging equipment.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Medication endorsement

IV Cannulation

MRI environment experience

Job description

Lake Imaging, as part of the Integral Diagnostics Group, provides a wide range of diagnostic imaging services to private hospitals, public hospitals, community-based clinics and speciality centres. With more than 19 sites of operation in Victoria, we aim to give referrers and patients access to an unparalleled range of expertise, experience, facilities and resources.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are currently looking for a Clinical Assistant, Division 2 Nurse to join our Private Radiology nursing team in the Ballarat region. You will be responsible for:

• IV Cannulation as required.
• Admission and education of patients and their families.
• Post procedure care, recovery and discharge
• Liaising with orderly staff for transport of patients post examination/procedure to wards.
• Including assisting to set up the room for various scans including lifting and changing equipment

ABOUT YOU

• Registered Nurse, Division 2 with medication endorsement to administer oral and IM medication with current Registration with Nurses Board of Victoria,
• To be able to work in a high-field magnetic environment.
• Strong organisational, communication, interpersonal and time management skills.
• IV Cannulation qualification or preparedness to attend a cannulation course
• Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong patient centred care approach with an ability to effectively build patient relationships

FOR YOU

• Supportive team environment
• Hospital and Community based practice setting - enjoy specialising in Radiology
• Work life balance - Regional living,
• Competitive remuneration commensurate to experience and skills
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport with over 1000+ locations nationwide
• A recognition and rewards platforms for salary packing options and employee discounts at hundreds of retailers for everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program.
• Generous employee referral bonuses for a financial incentive to our employees on referring great talent to our team.
• Employee Recognitions programs to celebrate our team living our values and providing outstanding patient care.

Please note: Police check will be required for successful applications

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians with relevant skills and experience to apply.