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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: 1168852
Location: Port Macquarie, NSW
Salary: up to $33 – $50 per hour + super. Dependent on qualification.
We require casual health Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Assistant Nurses or professionals registered with AHPRA to carry out workplace surveillance COVID-19 testing. Comprehensive training will be provided on procedure, protocols and the software system.
Please quote job reference: 1168852
Locations:
• Port Macquarie – Monday, Wednesday and Fridays
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:
1. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practice
2. Dental (not including dental therapist, dental hygienist, dental prosthetist or oral health therapist)
3. Medical
4. Medical radiation practice
5. Nursing – Registered Nurse (RN), Enrolled nurse (EN) or Enrolled Endorsed Nurse (EEN)
6. Midwifery
7. Occupational therapy
8. Optometry
9. Pharmacy
10. Physiotherapy
11. Podiatry
12. Psychology
We also require non AHPRA registered assistants that are qualified:
13. Assistance in Nursing (AIN’s)
14. You will need to have experience in correct use of PPE and infection control, with relevant certificates.
Duties you will be responsible for:
15. Performing tests by taking nose and throat specimen samples on workers
16. Handle testing equipment
17. Entering data and coordinating test result by using state of the art software
18. Work as a part of the team with fellow nurses
19. Follow infection control protocols and carry out hand hygiene after each employee
Essential Criteria:
20. Competent in doffing and donning PPE
21. Registered with AHPRA
22. Certificates in infection control and hand hygiene
23. Current CPR certificate
24. Proof of current immunisation, including current year flu vaccination
25. National Police check (Conducted within 12 months)
26. Proof of Working Rights for Australia
27. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits:
28. Above award pay rates
29. Flexible hours
30. Weekly payroll
31. Great opportunity to acquire new skills
32. Cooperative working environment
33. 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.