ENROLLED NURSE - PRIMARY CARE

Job Description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

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Job Description

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ENROLLED NURSE – PRIMARY CARE Pakenham Medical Clinic Location: 48 Main Street, Pakenham VIC 3810 Employment Type: Full-time, ongoing Hours: 38 ordinary hours per week, plus reasonable additional hours as required Salary: $79,800 per annum + superannuation About Pakenham Medical Clinic Pakenham Medical Clinic is a well-established and busy general medical practice providing high-quality, patient-centred healthcare to individuals and families in Pakenham and surrounding communities. We are seeking a qualified, motivated and compassionate Enrolled Nurse (EN) to join our friendly and supportive clinical team on a full-time basis.

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About the Role The Enrolled Nurse will work closely with our General Practitioners, nursing staff and other members of the practice team to provide high-quality nursing care within the employee's professional scope of practice.

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This is an excellent opportunity for an Enrolled Nurse who enjoys working in primary care/general practice and is committed to providing professional and compassionate patient care.

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

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• Providing high-quality nursing care within the scope of practice of an Enrolled Nurse;
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• Assisting General Practitioners with patient consultations, examinations and clinical procedures;
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• Performing treatment-room duties and assisting with clinical procedures;
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• Undertaking wound assessment, dressing and ongoing wound management;
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• Assisting with immunisations and vaccinations within the nurse's authorised scope of practice;
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• Performing ECGs and other appropriate basic clinical assessments;
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• Assisting General Practitioners with patient health assessments and chronic disease management;
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• Supporting infection prevention and control procedures and maintaining appropriate clinical standards;
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• Maintaining accurate, timely and confidential clinical documentation and patient records;
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• Providing patient education and health-promotion information;
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• Monitoring patients and reporting relevant changes or clinical concerns to the supervising Registered Nurse and/or General Practitioner;
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• Assisting with the efficient day-to-day operation of the treatment room;
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• Maintaining patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality at all times; and
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• Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, administrative staff and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated patient care.
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Qualifications, Skills and Experience

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• A Diploma of Nursing or an equivalent recognised nursing qualification;
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• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia through AHPRA;
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• Appropriate clinical knowledge and skills to practise safely as an Enrolled Nurse;
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• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
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• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team;
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• Good organisational and time-management skills;
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• Commitment to patient-centred care and maintaining high professional and clinical standards; and
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• Ability to maintain accurate clinical records and patient confidentiality.
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Previous experience in general practice or primary care will be highly regarded. However, Enrolled Nurses with relevant clinical experience and a strong interest in developing their career in primary care are encouraged to apply.

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What We Offer

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• Annual salary of $79,800 plus superannuation;
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• Full-time, ongoing employment;
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• 38 ordinary hours per week, plus reasonable additional hours as required;
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• A supportive and friendly clinical working environment;
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• Opportunity to work alongside experienced General Practitioners and nursing professionals;
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• Exposure to a broad range of primary-care nursing duties;
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• Opportunities to further develop primary-care nursing skills; and
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• A modern medical practice conveniently located in central Pakenham.
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