The Practice Nurse is a key role within Orange Aboriginal Medical Service (OAMS) that provides a high standard of quality nursing care through efficient, effective, safe and timely services to our clients/patients and community within a GP-led framework. The nurse will exercise significant levels of initiative in the direct coordination and implementation of care whilst monitoring appropriate outcomes.
The nurse will demonstrate commitment to personal and professional development and ensure a high level of customer service is always maintained. They will effectively communicate good interpersonal relationships within and outside of the service.
All documentation and administration responsibilities will conform to legal and OAMS practice policy requirements. The Practice Nurse will demonstrate commitment to quality improvement, risk management and the Accreditation process.
Key Selection Criteria:
* Minimum two years' experience as Registered Nurse in a general practice setting
* Current RN registration, Division 1 with AHPRA
* Immunisation accreditation
* Ability to effectively manage patient bookings, recalls, reminders and electronic clinical records
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with and relate to people from all walks of life and with different cultural backgrounds
* Good problem solving and negotiation skills to enable the resolution of difficult or complex issues
* Current knowledge and experience of immunisation schedules, chronic disease management, enhanced primary care item numbers, infection control, CPR and emergency resuscitation techniques
* Demonstrated care plans and health assessment experience
* Triage and wound management
* Experience with accreditation
* Proven experience working well in a team environment
* Excellent organisational skills, with a high level of attention to detail
Benefits & Culture:
* Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) each 4 weeks once 120 hours worked.
* Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
* Discounted Fitness Passport
* Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
* Access to Corporate Wellbeing program and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Orange Aboriginal Medical Service (OAMS) is making a difference to the health of Aboriginal families and the wider community of Central Western NSW. Commencing in 2005 with only a handful of staff members, OAMS has now expanded across 5 locations, providing a wide range of services to the whole community. For further information
How to Apply:
Your application must include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.
Remuneration: dependent on skills and quals
You will be required to undertake and pass a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, pre-employment wellness check (including drug and alcohol screening) and obtain an NSW Working with Children Check.
Closing Date: Sunday 1st February 2026 at 11.59pm