Join an industry-leading provider in youth mental health and provide services to young people in your local community!
Join our headspace services in Broken Hill as a Practice Nurse!
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) + 12% 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.
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.
About headspace and Flourish Australia
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation supporting young people aged 12-25 years with their mental & general health care needs. headspace provides early intervention mental health services to young people who present with mental health issues, along with assistance in promoting young peoples' wellbeing. headspace brings together local health services under the one roof making it easier for young people and their families to find the information they need.
Flourish Australia has a long and proud history of providing recovery-oriented mental health services in Australia. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person's experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
* Possess tertiary qualification in Nursing
* Minimum of three years post clinical experience as a Nurse or Enrolled Nurse
* Maintain current unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA)
* Excellent demonstrated understanding of how mental health issues impact young people
* Current Australian Driver's Licence
Desirable:
* A carer role or having a lived experience will be an advantage.
* Post graduate qualifications in Sexual Health and Vaccination or currently working towards.
* 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).
Full criteria and position description is available within the application.
The Benefits
Flourish Australia recognises and values its people as demonstrated by:
* Attractive hourly rate commensurate with experience
* Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
* Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
* Opportunities for career development, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
* Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring, strong team support and a comprehensive induction program
* Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
* Personal fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
* Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)
All successful applicants will required to declare any private or secondary employment prior to commencement in line with Flourish Australia's Private or Secondary Employment Policy.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, apply today!
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