Urgent Care Enrolled Nurse | Narre Warren | Full Time
Narre Warren VIC 3805, Australia Req #3767
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
The Company
ForHealth Medical Centres is an industry leader in quality, accessible healthcare. We have a nationwide network of 80+ medical centres and 1300+ independent health practitioners. Our independent health practitioners offer their patients a lifetime of holistic care and provide 7+ million patient consultations annually. We are proudly part of the ForHealth Group and the leading provider of Urgent Care Services within primary healthcare.
The Role
We are looking for a Full Time or Part Time Urgent Care Practice Nurse – Enrolled Nurse to join our Narre Warren Urgent Care Service. As a vital team member, you will provide high-quality nursing support and ensure all patients that present to the Urgent Care Service are given appropriate care in collaboration with the Registered Nurses (RN).
Why Join Us?
* Top of Scope Practice: Enhance your skills with opportunities to perform wound care, plastering, assisting in procedures, and more.
* Innovative Healthcare Model: Be part of an emerging and growing healthcare model, well-established in countries like New Zealand, the United Kingdom, with further investment recently announced by the Australian government.
* Healthcare Leadership: Join the leading provider in this emerging part of primary healthcare.
* ForHealth Group branded uniform provided.
* Dental Discounts: Enjoy dental discounts for you and your family.
* Join a high-performing collaborative team.
Your Responsibilities
* Assist the RN in providing high-quality patient care for injuries or illnesses.
* Perform care activities including administering vaccinations, wound care, plastering, and providing patient education.
* Conduct diagnostic tests relevant to the patient's condition as directed by the RN.
* Assist with work cover injury management and provide phlebotomy (if applicable).
* Ensure patient care activities are within scope of practice and comply with ForHealth policies and procedures.
* Support with patient services, greeting and assisting patients, monitoring appointment book, register and update registration details as required.
* Provide guidance relating to inclusion and exclusion criteria over the phone as required.
* Maintain a clean and well-stocked clinical area, completing administrative tasks such as Medicare billing, coding, and scanning documentation into patient files.
* Provide high quality comprehensive documentation in all patient files.
* Participate in workplace health and safety practices, ensuring all incidents and hazards are reported as per ForHealth policies.
About You
* Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse.
* Must be available evenings and weekends.
* Experience in a primary care setting, with a focus on chronic disease management, prevention, and health promotion is desirable.
* 3 years of direct clinical practice nursing care experience is desirable.
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle escalations, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
* A passion for patient-centered care and a personable approach.
What we offer
* 20% off dental treatments for you and your family
* Fitness Passport – discounted gym benefits for you and your family
* 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program(EAP)
* Provided Uniforms
* Free onsite parking
* Ongoing training, development and support
* Better work-life balance - No more night shifts!
Join us in creating a healthier Australia and be part of a company that values training, development, and internal promotion. If you're ready to be part of this first-class team, apply now!
Other details
* Job family Medical
* Pay type Hourly
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