Doctors on Playford & Doctors at Westlands Medical Practice has a strong chronic disease management focus and is seeking a committed and enthusiastic registered or enrolled nurse to join our team. We are looking for a professional and cheerful applicant to complement the duties of our current practice nurse for a full-time position.
Job Tasks and Responsibilities
This clinic is a 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 a full-time position. You will be responsible for providing a professional and efficient medical service, whilst providing the best quality of care for our patients. The Medical Centres is fully computerised and the successful candidate will require solid computer skills.
We offer a positive workplace culture, close team networks, 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
* 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
Key responsibilities include:
* 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
* 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
* Helping the practice with accreditation activities
* Contributing to clinical discussions and ideas towards improving the quality of practice services
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.
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