Registered Nurse - Bench roles

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Registered Nurse - Bench roles. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Full-time roles
• Defence Bases
• Must be an Australian Citizen

International SOS provides clinical staff to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) across NSW & ACT. Our employees play a vital role in ensuring our Airforce, Army and Naval personnel are both physically and mentally equipped to protect our country. These on-base roles are both highly rewarding and challenging.

What's in it for you?    

• This role is flexible and dynamic. No two days will be the same!
• You will have an opportunity to work across ACT and NSW bases - and if we don't have work for you, you'll STILL get paid!
• You will working in an environment with a fit and mainly healthy workforce, who are motivated to get better
• You will be provided with the opportunity to participate in ongoing learning and development opportunities,
• The facilities are well equipped with all the tools (and more) necessary to get the job done
• We use a paperless timesheet system and rostering App from your tablet or smart phone!

What will you do?

• Be available for deployment with 24 hours notice to any of the Garrison ADF sites across Newcastle, Sydney, Nowra, Canberra and Wagga Wagga;
• Coordinate/supervise sick parades, including triage, assessment, outpatient and inpatient treatment, inoculations parades and health promotion services;
• Delivery and assessment of nursing interventions including medication administration, Intravenous therapies, physical assessment and patient intervention;
• Development and maintenance of patient care plans and documentation of patient progress;
• Coordinate/supervise medical appointments including admission to Defence inpatient facilities and civilian hospitals;
• Provide health support through attendance at activities/incidents within the military area;
• Escort patients between health facilities as necessary;
• Supervision of Enrolled Nurses (EN) and Medical Assistants;
• Coordination and delivery of education activities to ensure competency of RNs, ENs and Medical Assistants;
• Working in consultation with other members of the multidisciplinary team, to provide coordinated care of patients;
• Conduct health surveillance and counselling if required.

What do you need to apply?

Looking after the health of our Defence Force, and proactively managing health issues is paramount! In order to do so, we require our applicants to:

• Be an Australian Citizen (Baseline Security Clearances can only be granted to Australian Citizens)
• Have the ability to hold Baseline Security Clearance / Australian Federal Police Check
• Be a Registered Nurse division 1, holding a current unconditional registration with AHPRA
• Have a Minimum of 2 years full-time post registration acute nursing experience; with demonstrated recency of practice is one or more of the following acute clinical specialities; medical, surgical, accident & emergency and high dependency

How to Apply

To apply, please click on the link and ensure you attach your resume (listing full-time/part-time hours worked in against each position) and cover letter outlining how you meet the above mandatory pre-requisites.

These roles provide an exciting and challenging opportunity, for clinicians who are interested in stepping out of their comfort zone. If you’re interested in discussing these opportunities further, don't hesitate to email: [email protected]