Headspace Broken Hill is looking for a dedicated Practice Nurse to join the team
About the position:
* Casual
* Based in Broken Hill
* Working between Monday and Friday, availability to work on a Monday is preferred
* Attractive hourly rate (commensurate with experience) + Super + Casual Loading
About the Opportunity
The Practice Nurse will directly assist in the provision of sexual, reproductive, vaccine and general health follow up as required for young people accessing the headspace centre(s). It is also expected that the individual will provide complementary health promotion and health education activities for young people accessing the centre and in an external setting if required.
We are seeking a highly motivated and organised person to facilitate excellence in integrated holistic health care, with the goal of improving outcomes for people accessing the service and the wider community.
On a day-to-day basis, you will:
* Assist as delegated by the GP in undertaking assessments and procedures e.g. vaccinations, dressings, health checks.
* Within scope of practice, provide 1:1 education around issues relevant to young people including sexual health, body image, vaccinations, general health promotion and education to enhance their ability to make informed choices in this regard.
* Provide consultation and support to staff members and external parties around issues of youth health as appropriate.
* Advocate and communicate within appropriate legislative guidelines on behalf of the young person with family, headspace staff and external services.
* Consult with and support the Clinical Lead and Practice Manager in ensuring accreditation standards are achieved by implementing and maintaining audit tools, equipment and records.
* Ensure medical supplies are ordered and stored appropriately.
* Assist GP and Practice Manager, as directed, with managing routine and urgent client recalls and follow up of pathology results.
* Facilitate the provision of information relating to the health of young people, families/carers or organisations requesting guidance and support.
For further information on the Practice Nurse role, please read the Position Description.
About headspace
One in four young people have experienced a mental health issue in the past 12 months – a higher prevalence than all other age groups. headspace provides early intervention mental health services to young people who present with mental health issues, along with assistance in promoting young peoples' wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services. More information about headspace can be found at:
Selection Criteria
Essential:
1. Possess tertiary qualification in Nursing
2. Minimum of three years post clinical experience as a Nurse or Enrolled Nurse
3. Maintain current unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA)
4. Proven ability to meet program deliverables within agreed time frames
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
6. Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to effectively manage competing demands
7. Ability to fully use Microsoft Office Suite and the client information management system
8. Excellent demonstrated understanding of how mental health issues impact young people
9. Current Australian Driver's Licence
Desirable:
1. A carer role or having a lived experience will be an advantage.
2. Post graduate qualifications in Sexual Health and Vaccination or currently working towards.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of communicable disease control, harm reduction, and issues related to transmission and prevention of HIV, STIs and Blood Borne Viruses (BBV's).
For further information, please contact Ro Allison, Clinical Lead, E: (please do not email applications)
The Benefits
Flourish Australia recognises and values its people as demonstrated through our Employee Value Proposition offerings:
* Opportunities for professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid, & ASIST – further information found on the L&D Hub
* Monthly reflective practice & career development through bi-annual My Plan
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program, Sonder, for free, confidential well-being support
* Workplace Community Groups such as our Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff members & allies and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
* Personal fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
* Employee discounts program through Flourishing Well at over 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)
* Quarterly Reward and Recognition Awards
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please complete all the questions asked. You will then be required to attach a copy of your resume on the following page, we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application.
Please note that we may speak with your current Manager regarding your application. Please also ensure that the People and Culture team have all relevant certificates and training attendance recorded on your P&C file as this may be referenced as part of the selection process.