Practice Nurse

Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Pro-rata leave

Community health work

Job summary

Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation in Singleton NSW is seeking a part-time Practice Nurse to provide supportive clinical care as part of a multidisciplinary team serving the local Aboriginal community. Hours are Monday to Thursday, 8:30am–5pm, with duties including general health screening, ECG and minor procedures, and coordinating care plans with clinic GPs.

Current RN registration with AHPRA is required; experience with Best Practice software is desirable; confidentiality and patient-centred

Qualifications

• Current RN registration with AHPRA.
• Understanding of health issues in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Experience with Best Practice software is desirable.
• Effective organisational and time management skills.
• Demonstrate patient-focused approach with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

Registered Nurse

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Tools

Best Practice software

Job description

Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation – Singleton NSW

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