EN/RN Practice Nurse

About the business and the role

Doctors on Playford & Doctors at Westlands Medical Practice has a very strong chronic disease management focus and we are looking for a committed and enthusiastic registered or enrolled nurse to join our team.   We are seeking a professional and cheerful applicant to compliment the duties of our current practice nurse for a full time position.

Job tasks and responsibilities

This clinic is a very fast paced environment.  We are looking for a Registered or Enrolled nurse who is versatile and experienced, with a happy and helpful disposition, willing to turn to any task.

The position we are offering is currently full time position.

You will be responsible for the provision of a professional and efficient medical service, whilst providing the best quality of care for our patients.  The Medical Centres is fully computerised and as such the successful candidate will require solid computer skills.

At Doctors on Playford & Doctors at Westlands Medical Centres we will offer a positive workplace culture, close team networks (with other associated clinics) and a supportive work environment.  We encourage our employees to have an enjoyable and rewarding career with an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and encourages social and multicultural diversity.

Reporting to the Practice Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for a broad range of services including but not limited to:

Skills and experience

• Sound knowledge of the Immunisation schedule & cold chain management
• Dressings and wound care
• Facilitate the Chronic Disease Management Plans and Health Assessments
• Experience in using Medical Director
• Treatment room management
• GP support & assisting in minor surgical procedures
• Patient triage
• ECG & Spirometry
• Management of the patient recall and reminder system
• Monitoring & maintaining clinical stock levels
• General medical administrative duties (assist front counter)

Other important requirements are

• Registered with current unrestricted registration with AHPRA
• The ability to work unsupervised / supervised
• The ability to liaise with GP's and Allied Health Professionals
• The ability to multi-task and problem solve Common tasks practice nurses are responsible for:
• Must have BLS.

Working within a team and Independently.

Helping with patient assessments, including updating the patient file, taking measurements and vital signs

Sending Recalls and reminders for prevention activities or bringing patients back into the clinic for review or to discuss test results with the doctors

Helping with stock control and ordering supplies

Assisting with Immunisations which can be part of the national immunisation program or even travel vaccines in some clinics

Providing wound care services

Assisting GPs with small procedures

Helping to coordinate patient referrals with other providers

Providing patient education on a range of different topics

Supporting patients with chronic disease management usually by helping create management plans and monitoring progress towards their health goals

Help the practice with the different accreditation activities

Be involved in clinical discussions and contribute ideas towards improving the quality of practice services.

For all applicants please Email Chantelle or Marcia at [email protected]