Practice Nurse Position

Practice Nurse Position

We are looking for a passionate & experienced Enrolled Nurse to work on a Part-time or Full-time basis at our General Medical Practice.

  • Medical Practice experience required
  • Friendly and supportive team
  • Computer savvy
  • Previous experience in the use of insert your practice software
  • An understanding of the Medicare Benefits Schedule nursing items
  • An understanding or experience of the RACGP Standards for general practices

    • Key responsibilities

    Clinical
  • Perform ECGs, spirometry and audiometry
  • undertaking Cervical screenings
  • Engage in health promotion activities
  • Administration of medication and monitoring of Schedule 8 drugs
  • Wound management and dressings
  • Provide assistance with minor surgical procedures
  • Triaging of patients
  • Administer immunisations as directed by the GP
  • Provide assistance with health assessments and chronic disease management activities

    • Operational
  • Work with the practice manager and principals to develop and maintain a suite of practice policies and procedures
  • Ensure consumables, equipment and medications are kept stocked and maintained to the manufacturers standards and conditions including a register of stock
  • Maintain the cleanliness of clinical rooms to a high standard in accordance with national standards
  • Maintain the practice register for recalls, reminders and follow up of test results
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • Able to work as part of and contribute to a team environment

    • Safety and quality
  • Participate in the practice risk management and quality improvement processes
  • Record incidents and near-misses in line with practice policy
  • Practice duty of care including meeting practice standards and accountability
  • Maintain patient and practice confidentiality at all times
  • Ensure clinical governance processes are in place

    • If you are interested, or have any questions or have a nurse friend who is looking for a new workplace then please feel free to contact us; by phone on (03) 8669 0679 or by email info@diagnom.com.au.