Locum Rapid Antigen Testers – Newcastle

Aussie Locums; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Aussie Locums is seeking experienced health professionals to conduct workplace COVID-19 testing. This role involves performing tests, managing infection control, and leading a team of assistants under your guidance. Comprehensive training provided and flexible hours available.

Benefits

Above award pay rates

Flexible hours

Weekly payroll

Great opportunity to acquire new skills

Comprehensive training provided

Qualifications

• Must be AHPRA registered health professional.
• Experience with PPE use and infection control.
• Current flu vaccination and immunisation proof required.

Responsibilities

• Performing COVID-19 tests by taking samples.
• Coordinating test results using software.
• Following infection control protocols.

Skills

Infection control

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

AHPRA Registration

Current CPR certificate

Certificates in infection control and hand hygiene

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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02.06.2025

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We require casual health professionals registered with AHPRA and AIN and PCA to carry out workplace surveillance COVID-19 testing.

Workplace COVID-19 Tester, Job Ref: 1167727
Location: Newcastle, NSW
Salary: up to $33 – $50 per hour + super. Dependent on qualification.

We require casual health professionals registered with AHPRA to carry out workplace surveillance COVID-19 testing. We also require suitably qualified and experienced non AHPRA registered assistance (AIN, PCA etc). Comprehensive training will be provided on procedure, protocols and the software system.

Please quote job reference: 1167727

Location:

Newcastle – Monday and Thursday

A little about the role:
As a Registered health professional, you will use your empathetic, caring and community focused nature to support each workplace/site to conduct daily surveillance COVID-19 testing on their workforce. You will be able to work efficiently, autonomously and collaboratively. Your team will vary from location to location so you may be the sole health professional or part of a larger team. Non AHPRA registered staff may assist under your direction.

AHPRA registered health professions that can work as a workplace Covid-19 tester are as follows:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practice

Dental (not including dental therapist, dental hygienist, dental prosthetist or oral health therapist)

Medical

Medical radiation practice

Nursing – Registered Nurse (RN), Enrolled nurse (EN) or Enrolled Endorsed Nurse (EEN)

Midwifery

Occupational therapy

Optometry

Pharmacy

Physiotherapy

Podiatry

Psychology

We also require non AHPRA registered assistants that are qualified:

Assistance in Nursing (AIN’s)

Personal Care assistants (PCA’s)

Generally you need to have experience in correct use of PPE and infection control, with relevant certificates.

Duties you will be responsible for:

Performing tests by taking nose and throat specimen samples on workers

Handle testing equipment

Entering data and coordinating test result by using state of the art software

Work as a part of the team with fellow nurses

Follow infection control protocols and carry out hand hygiene after each employee

Essential Criteria:

Competent in doffing and donning PPE

Registered with AHPRA

Certificates in infection control and hand hygiene

Current CPR certificate

Proof of current immunisation, including current year flu vaccination

National Police check (Conducted within 12 months)

Proof of Working Rights for Australia

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

Above award pay rates

Flexible hours

Weekly payroll

Great opportunity to acquire new skills

Cooperative working environment

Comprehensive training provided

Invitations are now open to apply for this incredible position today. Terry is available to discuss this role in the strictest of confidence.