Job Title: Practice Nurse – Part Time - Warwick, Queensland.
Job Type: Permanent – Part-Time.
Hours: 32 hours per fortnight with the potential to increase to full-time. If a suitable candidate requires extra hours from initial engagement that can be negotiated.
Practice Information: This small, privately-owned general practice works collaboratively to deliver high-quality, individualised care to all. They are a mixed billings practice with a significant proportion of patients with chronic disease and complex medical issues. The Practice is seeking a motivated, energetic nurse to work with our full-time practice nurse in supporting the doctors to provide comprehensive, quality healthcare.
Position Description: The Practice Nurse plays a pivotal role within the clinic, liaising with patients, general practitioners and administration staff. This key role facilitates an environment of organisation, co-operation and support to allow all clinicians to deliver exceptional patient care. Responsibilities include:
* Patient triage, wound management and assisting with minor procedures.
* Administering injections, including childhood and travel immunisations.
* Co-ordination of the treatment room including stock control, sterilisation of instruments and diary management.
* Management of chronic disease and care planning.
* Performing health assessments across the range of practice demographics.
* Participation in delivery of patient education and health promotion.
* Cold chain management.
* Infection control.
* General treatment room duties including IV infusions, ECG, spirometry, audiometry, ear syringing, etc.
* Management of the recall register.
* Accurate and timely maintenance of patient records.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* Current CPR certification.
* Previous experience in general practice or similar healthcare setting, or experience in managing chronic disease.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Pro-active with a can-do attitude.
* Excellent time management skills, with capacity to multitask and prioritise own tasks.
* Computer literacy, including the ability to touch-type.
* Experience with Best Practice software or similar Professional presentation.
After Hours Requirements: No
Salary Information: $35.00 - $38.50 per hour (rate is dependent on skills and experience).
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