Practice Nurse (Part-Time)

About the role

Mallee Track Health and Community Service is recruiting a part-time Practice Nurse (reference PD49) for its Medical Clinic in Ouyen. The nurse supports the smooth operation of the clinic and delivers patient-centred clinical care, with support for practice operations and leadership of key compliance areas including infection control, occupational health and safety and cold chain management. The position is open-ended, part time at 16 hours per fortnight, reporting to the Practice Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Clinical care: triage and emergency response, acute assessments, immunisations, venesections, ECGs and diagnostic tests, wound care, minor procedure assistance and medication administration, blood pressure and Holter monitoring
• Patient coordination: care planning, follow-up and advocacy, arranging appointments, completing health assessments, GPCCMPs and chronic disease reviews, and maintaining accurate electronic health records
• Practice support: preparing rooms, instruments and supplies, maintaining stock and doctor's bags, quality improvement, accreditation and risk management, and compliance with infection control, sterilisation, cold chain and MBS requirements
• Occasional reception and administrative support, and participation in staff meetings and clinic planning
• Safety and conduct: adhering to OHS, infection control and child safety standards, handling sharps, waste and vaccines safely, and working with GPs and clinic staff

Required profile

• Registered Nurse with a current AHPRA certificate of registration
• At least one year of RN experience
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Current driver's licence and police check
• Strong communication, teamwork and patient-centred care skills, with the ability to work independently and maintain privacy and confidentiality
• Commitment to professional development and willingness to provide flexibility in rostering and to learn on the job

Applications require a resume and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria, copies of qualifications, and a satisfactory Working With Children Check and police record check. Applications are sent to the People and Culture team in Ouyen.