Practice Nurse

Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

End of year leave (pro‑rata)

Community health nonprofit environment

Job summary

Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation – Hunter Valley NSW is seeking a part-time Practice Nurse to join a multi-disciplinary team delivering culturally appropriate primary health care. You will work with GPs to provide assessments, care plans, and targeted health support for the local Aboriginal community.

Role requires current RN registration, understanding of Aboriginal health issues, and strong organisational and communication skills. Flexible hours Monday–Thursday 8:30am–5pm.

Qualifications

• Current registration as an RN with AHPRA.
• Understanding of health issues in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Responsibilities

• General health screening and assessment.
• First aid and emergency procedures support.
• Develop health management and care plans with GPs.
• Coordinate clients within the multidisciplinary team and feedback with patients and GP.
• Maintain client clinical records and comply with statutory obligations.
• Assist with minor procedures and wound care.

Skills

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Chronic disease knowledge

Best Practice software (desirable)

Organisational skills

Patient-centred care

Communication across ages

Confidentiality

Tools

Best Practice

Job description

Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation – Hunter Valley NSW

21h ago , from Primary Health Network - Hunter New England and Central Coast

Located in the heart of the Hunter Valley, Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation - GP Services is an Aboriginal community-controlled health service, which aims to deliver culturally appropriate primary health care services, advocacy and social and emotional support to Aboriginal people and their families in our community.

Ungooroo is looking for a part-time Practice Nurse to provide supportive clinical care as part of a larger multi-disciplinary team, focused on improving health outcomes for the local Aboriginal community and others who use the service.

Days/Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30am-5pm (30 min lunch breaks).

The Practice Nurse will work closely with Ungooroo general practitioners in providing primary health care and support services.

Although this is not an identified position, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• General health screening and assessment
• First aid assistance with emergency procedures
• Work with the clinic GPs to provide assessments and support the preparation of health management and care plans.
• Coordinate clients within the multidisciplinary health team and feedback between the services, patients and GP.
• Diagnostic procedures (eg ECG) and assistance with minor procedures and wound care.
• Maintenance of client clinical records and compliance with all statutory obligations.
• Work with the clinic GP’s/ Practice Nurse and GP/Nursing Students
• Coordinate clients within the multidisciplinary health team and feedback between the services, patients and GP.
• Maintenance of client clinical records and compliance with all statutory obligations.

ABOUT YOU

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse, AHPRA Registered Nurse
• Understanding of current health issues relevant to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities particularly with chronic disease.
• Experience using Best Practice software (desirable)
• Effective organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of and compliance with all relevant legislation and legal obligations related to nursing and patient care.
• Demonstrate patient-focused approach in service provision with genuine empathy and interest in patient needs.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills across all ages and social groups.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding patient and practice information.
• Experience in similar role as practice nurse highly desirable

The successful candidate must be willing to provide a clear criminal record check and current paid working with children check prior to appointment.

THE PERKS!

• Salary Packaging
• End of year leave to cover the closure period (pro-rata)
• Working with community in a local non-for-profit