Sexual Health Nurse — Point Of Care Training Program

Cranaplus; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive health organization in Gauteng is seeking a Sexual Health Nurse for a full-time role. This position involves supporting community-led programs and conducting point of care tests both on-site and remotely. The ideal candidate is a registered health professional with a solid understanding of Aboriginal health care priorities. Competitive salary package and a strong commitment to professional development included.

Benefits

Six weeks' annual leave

15 days paid personal leave

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration as a health professional.
• Knowledge of priorities in Aboriginal primary health care.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support sexual health point of care testing.
• Conduct point of care tests remotely under supervision.
• Ensure best clinical practice.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Computer proficiency

Education

Registered health professional

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

Overview

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Sexual Health Nurse - Point of Care Training Program

Join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

Role details

Full-time Continuous Contract

37.5 hours per week

$, — $, per annum

Total Effective Package

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Central Australian Aboriginal Congress

not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including :

• Six weeks' annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year
• Competitive salaries, weekly pays
• Generous salary packaging

A strong commitment to Professional Development

Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost

Relocation assistance (where applicable)

About the role

The role of the Sexual Health Nurse / AHP—Point of care testing program is to support the increase of sexual health point of care testing in Congress services with the aim to reduce time to treatment, identification of contacts and reduce risk of potential complications and clients lost to follow up.

This is a service delivery position, with considerable time spent on clinical activities, both in the clinic and undertaking point of care tests remotely.

These tasks are conducted under the direct supervision and mentoring of the Sexual Health Coordinator to ensure best clinical practice and build specialist skills and knowledge within the Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus and Public Health Program context.

Essential requirements

Registered or eligible for registration as a health professional with the relevant board and knowledge of priorities in Aboriginal primary health care and Sexual Health and Blood Borne Viruses in central Australia.

Ability to work effectively in a small multidisciplinary team and under supervision and direction, utilising time management and prioritisation skills to meet deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to use a computer and its applications including Microsoft applications.

Willingness to adhere to the Congress Smoke Free Workplace Policy.

Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations.

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For more information on the position please contact our Sexual Health Coordinator

Roisin Stewart

Applications close when a suitable applicant is found