Endorsed Enrolled Nurse/Enrolled Nurse

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Endorsed Enrolled Nurse/Enrolled Nurse. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Full-time opportunity
• Sydney Defence Base
• 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?

• Full-time hours
• 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?

• Provision of outpatient assessment, inpatient care and health promotion services, as required;
• Administer medications by approved routes, in accordance with legislative requirements under the direct and indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse (Endorsed Enrolled nurses only)
• Liaison with the Registered Nurse on Duty in relation to patient treatment;
• Participating in JHC Clinical Governance Program including clinical review and peer review;
• Assist with escort of members between health facilities this includes both on-base and off-base facilities; and
• Manage patients in accordance with approved protocols.
• Compilation of appropriate nursing care notes, in accordance with Defence policy and procedures;
• Participation in continuing education programs to further develop clinical competencies;
• Participating in continuing education programs to further develop clinical competencies and meet AHPRA CPD requirements;
• Checking and ensuring that all medical equipment is serviceable prior to use; and
• Assist in other duties as directed.

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)
• Enrolled Nurse Certificate or Certificate IV in Health (Enrolled Nursing) and current unconditional registration with AHPRA
• If you are an Endorsed Enrolled nurse registered prior to 2008, you must have Board approved qualifications in administration medication course. Post 2008, this is incorporated into Health Training Package for AHPRA registration. Medication administration does not extend to intravenous, intrathecal or epidural routes
• Current basic life support qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years post registration acute nursing experience with demonstrated recency of practice in one or more of the following clinical specialities; medical, surgical, accident & emergency or 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]