Registered Nurse

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Registered Nurse. Terms and conditions vacancy

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific Responsibilities

1. Clinical nursing services 

• Deliver nursing services to clients using a evidence based and trauma informed approach, and in a culturally appropriate manner
• Assist the GPs with procedures and collaborate closely with GPs on care of clients e.g. follow up and referrals and assist in the case management of clients
• Actively promote and book Health Checks and TCA/GPMP’s consistent with set criteria as per clinical guidelines
• Participate in chronic disease management, follow up and care planning of clients with case managers
• Perform routine pathology tests, screening and other duties such as ABI, foot checks, spirometry and ECGs etc
• Manage wound care consistent with current best practice standards and evidence based care
• Manage immunisations including the register, auditing and ordering
• Provide advice, education and referrals as necessary
• Provide and initiate other primary health care clinical services as required and necessary
• Manage recalls and reminders for the clinic including daily urgent recalls, ensuring all recalling of patients for treatments is up-to-date at all times.
• Understand billing options and assist in maximising MBS item numbers billed within the clinic including follow up items from the nurse
• Ensure that all relevant information is documented to support Medicare billing as relevant to the duties performed, and is complete and accurate at all times
• Observe child protection legislation and mandatory reporting obligations in all work with clients
• Oversee monthly audit of supplies and consumables
• Oversee prompt ordering of supplies as per clinic guidelines
• Oversee maintenance and yearly calibrations of all medical equipment within the Branch
• Participate and provide mentoring to staff as required
• Assist and participate in patient advocacy within the clinic

2. Vaccine storage

• Ensure that the integrity of all immunisations is maintained.
• Understand cold chain management and maintain the cold chain.
• Understand and uphold all policies and NHMRC guidelines in respect to vaccine storage and management.

3. Infection Control

• Adhere to infection control principles, policies and procedures at all times.
• Educate staff on the principles, policies and procedures of infection control.
• Sterilise used instruments according to best practice standards and Australian guidelines
• Ensure all clinical rooms are clean and ready for clients to use
• Educate and enforce infection control policies and procedure within the clinical setting

4. Health Education

• Educate internal and external workers on issues relevant to the health of Aboriginal people
• Provide education to clients and community on care, chronic disease management and health prevention
• Promote cooperative and collaborative working relationships with other health service providers  and Aboriginal community organisations in the area
• With the Branch Manager participate in clinical research/needs assessments as required
• Participate in events, activities and programs relevant to the health of Aboriginal people

5. Accountability

• Ensure that Nursing targets and KPI’s are achieved in line with Katungul’s funding agreement and National Key Performance Indicators
• Assist with creating, maintaining and updating policies and procedures within the clinical setting
• Maintain standards as per Accreditation requirements e.g. AGPAL and QIC
• Work with the Branch Manager to address any anticipated or actual difficulty in achieving KPI’s
• Submit regular and accurate service data in accordance with policy and funding requirements
• Provide regular reports to the Branch Manager regarding clinical health statistics
• Participate in Branch Meetings and Stream Meetings

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Registration as a Nurse
• At least 3 years postgraduate experience in nursing
• A demonstrated understanding of the issues and barriers that impact upon the health outcomes of Aboriginal people

• Excellent culturally appropriate verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to discuss and explain complex issues to clients
• Ability to collect data and write reports, and willingness to comply with reporting requirements of the organisation
• Ability to prioritise workload and demonstrated organisational skills
• Ability to maintain or be willing to achieve Immunisation accreditation
• Ability to maintain or be willing to achieve Cervical Screening (Well Women Screening) accreditation

• Current Class C unrestricted NSW drivers Licence

Desirable

• Experience in community health, Aboriginal health or an Aboriginal organisation
• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• Registered as a Diabetic Educator
• Previous experience using PracSoft and  Medical Director or similar systems
• Previous experience working towards achieving nKPI’s (national key performance indicators) and reporting on these.