Enrolled Nurse

About the role

Provide culturally secure health care for GRAMS clients, assisting with planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation within all GRAMS clinics and health programs as directed. As a member of the GRAMS clinical team, ensure the objectives of the clinic are met by providing holistic health care to all patients that is culturally appropriate and meets best practice.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the objectives of the clinic are met by providing holistic health care to all patients that is culturally appropriate and meets best practice
• Responsible for the triaging of all patients prior to GP consultation
• Demonstrate clinical skills for routine observations, wound management, taking bloods, ECG, assist with immunization under the supervision of the registered nurse
• Refer to appropriate health professionals as required when further consultation is necessary
• Provide care in accordance with GRAMS clinical policies and procedures manual
• Commence the initial stages of checkups for Adult Health Check for over 55 years of age, over 75's liaising with the Practice Nurse and GP for completion
• Maintain accurate documentation and record all patient encounters on Communicare
• Complete follow up and all overdue recalls for individual patients opportunistically or when identified by Communicare
• Provide health education and promotion by utilizing available culturally appropriate resources
• Coordinate infection control processes in accordance with relevant practice policy and procedures

About you

• Registered with the Nurses Board of Western Australia
• Knowledge of Aboriginal culture, health and related issues and the ability to work effectively with the Aboriginal people of Geraldton and the Murchison
• Effective communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, written)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Police Clearance required
• Current Working with Children Clearance or able to obtain one
• Current unrestricted vehicle driver's license

About us

GRAMS mission is to provide high quality and progressive health care to Aboriginal people.