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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: 1167720
Location: Dubbo, 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: 1167720
Location:
1. Dubbo – Monday and Thursday starting from 1st November 2021
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:
2. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practice
3. Dental (not including dental therapist, dental hygienist, dental prosthetist or oral health therapist)
4. Medical
5. Medical radiation practice
6. Nursing – Registered Nurse (RN), Enrolled nurse (EN) or Enrolled Endorsed Nurse (EEN)
7. Midwifery
8. Occupational therapy
9. Optometry
10. Pharmacy
11. Physiotherapy
12. Podiatry
13. Psychology
We also require non AHPRA registered assistants that are qualified:
14. Assistance in Nursing (AIN’s)
15. Personal Care assistants (PCA’s)
16. Generally you need to have experience in correct use of PPE and infection control, with relevant certificates.
Duties you will be responsible for:
17. Performing tests by taking nose and throat specimen samples on workers
18. Handle testing equipment
19. Entering data and coordinating test result by using state of the art software
20. Work as a part of the team with fellow nurses
21. Follow infection control protocols and carry out hand hygiene after each employee
Essential Criteria:
22. Competent in doffing and donning PPE
23. Registered with AHPRA
24. Certificates in infection control and hand hygiene
25. Current CPR certificate
26. Proof of current immunisation, including current year flu vaccination
27. National Police check (Conducted within 12 months)
28. Proof of Working Rights for Australia
29. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits:
30. Above award pay rates
31. Flexible hours
32. Weekly payroll
33. Great opportunity to acquire new skills
34. Cooperative working environment
35. Comprehensive training provided
Invitations are now open to apply for this incredible position today. Carmen is available to discuss this role in the strictest of confidence.