- Location: 10 Tongala Ave, Cummeragunja 2731
- Hours: Up to 21 hours per week
Description:
We are currently seeking a Practice/Registered Nurse to join our team to provide a range of clinical services to CHADAC clients and to promote health education programs with a key focus to support the GP clinic.
Key Selection Criteria:
- Current registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- A demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal communities and cultures and an understanding of the issues, particularly in the health area which are affecting Aboriginal people and a demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal people.
- Collect and maintain accurate patient information and medical records using Communicare and other designated software programs.
- Consult with CHADAC staff and the General Practitioner to develop and implement protocols, procedures, systems, and client registers to support chronic disease management and clinical pathways.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in using computers and particularly with Microsoft Suite and a demonstrated understanding of medical software
- Participate in the development of strong and collaborative links with service providers (internal and external) to improve the health status of families and the community on a multidisciplinary basis.
- At least 2 years post graduate experience
- Demonstrated experience in providing acute and chronic care in a primary health care setting
Duties include
(please see position description for full details):
- Provide culturally appropriate primary health care, health assessment, early intervention, case management, health promotion and health education within a team environment.
- Organising & referring clients for Home Medication Reviews & supporting clients who attend the clinic for medication management
- Provide prompt and appropriate interventions to individuals and the community who have identified health problems to maintain or improve their health and well-being.
- Collect and maintain accurate patient information and medical records using Communicare and other designated software programs.
- Consult with Viney Morgan staff and the General Practitioner to develop and implement protocols, procedures, systems, and client registers to support chronic disease management and clinical pathways.
- Any other duties as directed by the CEO.
For further information or for any queries please contact Belinda Day, CEO, on 03 5869 3343.
A position description is attached.