Senior Lead Registered Nurse Permanent
Seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Lead Registered Nurse for a Permanent position
Summary about this job
Nursing - General Medical & Surgical
Company: Fullerton Health
Location: Cairns & Far North
Work type: Full Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-2-1250-5929
Fax: +61-8-3814-4067
E-mail: n\a
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Detail information about job Senior Lead Registered Nurse Permanent. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Central Plaza Doctors
- A variety of shifts available to suit your lifestyle
- Join a friendly and supportive team
Senior Lead Registered Nurse – Central Plaza Doctors
Central Plaza Doctors is a well-renowned general practice focused on meeting the healthcare needs of the local community and surrounding areas.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Lead Registered Nurse for a permanent position.
This a Full-time position, however Permanent Part-time may be considered
Remuneration is Above Award
Responsibilities
- ·Oversee and contribute to all Nurse functions of the medical centre including treatment room support, chronic disease management, and occupational health.
- · Work closely with the Practice Manager to ensure adequate and efficient nurse rostering and resource allocation at all times.
- Ongoing supervision, mentoring and clinical development of the nurse team – including orientation of new nurses.
- Ensure at all times the highest level of customer service via optimal communication, presentation and professional expertise.
- Recognise and uphold the rights of all patients and candidates accessing services, including maintaining cultural sensitivity.
- Triage and assisting doctors with general patient care including surgical procedure setup.
- Provide high quality medical assessment primarily for pre-employment medical assessments, including hearing (audiometry exams), spirometry (lung function assessment), vision screening, musculoskeletal examinations, functional capacity evaluations, drug and alcohol screenings and other relevant requirements
- Responsibility and management of the centre’s recall and reminder system.
- Order and restock medical supplies, linen and other equipment in line with budgetary requirements.
- Working collaboratively with the Practice Manger to ensure accreditation, appraisals and reports are completed in a timely manner.
- Ensure equipment is well maintained for safe and accurate use e.g. calibration of equipment, expiration dates.
- Comply with privacy and confidentiality principles to all work practices including the Fullerton Health Australia policies and procedures.
Requirements
· Current unrestricted nursing registration with AHPRA
· Previous experience in a supervisory role is preferred
· Previous experience in General Practice is essential
· CPR Certification
· Current Australian drivers licence
· Exceptional customer service skills
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Commitment to best practice
· Commitment to ethical behaviour and conduct
· Working With Children Check
· National Police Clearance
Central Plaza Doctors is part of Fullerton Health Medical Centres, one of Australia's leading primary healthcare providers with 61 clinics located throughout metropolitan and regional centres, compromising of 56 medical centres, 4 dedicated skin clinics and a specialist breast clinic.
As part of the recruitment process candidates may be required to attend a company funded pre-employment medical.
Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted.