Position summary
The Practice Nurse supports the smooth and efficient operation of the Medical Clinic and delivers high-quality, patient-centred clinical care. The role provides support with practice operations, and lead key compliance areas including Infection Control, OHS and Cold Chain Management.
Selection criteria
- Strong communication, teamwork and patient-centred care skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise and maintain privacy and confidentiality.
- Commitment to professional development and flexible practice support.
- Understanding of ethical and professional nursing standards.
- Willingness to provide flexibility in staff rostering arrangements, to learn on the job and prioritise and organise workflow effectively.
Essential Requirements
- Registered Nurse with a current Certificate of Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation agency (AHPRA).
- Minimum one year RN experience.
- Professional indemnity insurance.
- Current Driver's Licence and Police Check.
Key responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Triage and emergency response.
- Acute assessments, immunisations, venesections, ECGs and diagnostic tests.
- Wound care, minor procedure assistance and medication administration.
- Manage BP and Holter monitoring.
- Maintain safe, clean and compliant clinical spaces and equipment.
Patient Coordination
- Support patient care planning, follow-up and advocacy.
- Communicate results and arrange required appointments.
- Complete Health Assessments, GPCCMP's and chronic disease reviews.
- Update and maintain accurate electronic health records.
Practice Support & Compliance
- Prepare rooms, instruments and supplies; maintain stock and doctor's bags.
- Participate in quality improvement, accreditation and risk management.
- Ensure compliance with infection control, sterilisation, cold chain and MBS requirements.
- Provide occasional reception and administrative support.
- Participate in staff meetings and planning of clinic operations.
Safety & Conduct
- Adhere to OHS, infection control and child safety standards.
- Handle sharps, waste and vaccines safely.
- Uphold organisational values, ethical practice and confidentiality.
- Work collaboratively with GPs and clinic staff.
Employment with MTHCS
Child Safe Organisation
Mallee Track Health and Community Service is committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early, and removing and reducing these risks.
Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental
All MTHCS employees will:
- Ensure that they take reasonable care to protect their own health and safety, and the health and safety of others.
- Use any equipment provided for health and safety purposes.
- Obey reasonable instructions given by MTHCS in relation to health and safety at work.
- Help MTHCS meet our duty of care, such as by undertaking hazard inspections.
- Comply with all MTHCS OHS policies and procedures.
- Ensure they do not interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health and safety.
Section 21 of the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004, requires an Employer to provide and maintain, so far as is reasonable and practicable, a safe workplace for all employees and ensure that no employee is placed at risk of injury while performing the duties and responsibilities required by their position.
To comply with this obligation, MTHCS requires all candidates/employees to have the mental and physical capacity to safely perform the inherent requirements of the position they are applying for (or have been appointed to).
If a risk is identified and fitness to safely perform the duties of the position needs to be determined, MTHCS with the agreement of the candidate/employee, will arrange an independent medical assessment to determine capacity to safely perform the inherent requirements of the position to minimise the risk of injury or aggravation of any pre-existing condition the candidate/employee may have.
Compulsory Training
As per the schedule.
Performance Appraisal
Conducted as per appraisal schedule.
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Practice Nurse in Ouyen employer: Mallee Track Health And Community Service
Mallee Track Health and Community Service is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of both its employees and the community it serves. With a strong commitment to professional development, staff are encouraged to grow through ongoing training and support, while the inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and respect among team members. Located in a vibrant community, employees enjoy the unique advantage of making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals, particularly in enhancing the quality of life for the elderly.
Contact Details:
Mallee Track Health And Community Service Recruitment Team
