Flourish Australia and headspace Broken Hill has an exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join the team!

About the position:

• Closed-term Part-time 15.2 hours/fortnight (until June 2024)
• Based in Broken Hill
• Work days are negotiable (between Mon-Fri) allowing you to create a flexible work-life balance or to supplement your main income
• Attractive remuneration package starting at $45/hr (commensurate with experience) + 11% Super + Salary Packaging!

About headspace and Flourish Australia

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation supporting young people aged 12-25 years with their mental & general health care needs. headspace provides early intervention mental health services to young people who present with mental health issues, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. headspace brings together local health services under the one roof making it easier for young people and their families to find the information they need.

Flourish Australia has a long and proud history of providing recovery-oriented mental health services in Australia. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

About the Opportunity

The Practice Nurse will directly assist in the provision of sexual, reproductive, vaccine and general health follow up as required for young people accessing the headspace centre(s). It is also expected that the individual will provide complementary health promotion and health education activities for young people accessing the centre and in an external setting if required.

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Assist as delegated by the GP in undertaking assessments and procedures e.g. vaccinations, dressings, health checks.
• Within scope of practice, provide 1:1 education around issues relevant to young people including sexual health, body image, vaccinations, general health promotion and education to enhance their ability to make informed choices in this regard.
• Provide consultation and support to staff members and external parties around issues of youth health as appropriate.
• Advocate and communicate within appropriate legislative guidelines on behalf of the young person with family, headspace staff and external services.
• Consult with and support the Clinical and Operations Manager and Practice Manager in ensuring accreditation standards are achieved by implementing and maintaining audit tools, equipment and records.
• Ensure medical supplies are ordered and stored appropriately.
• Assist GP and Practice Manager, as directed, with managing routine and urgent client recalls and follow up of pathology results.
• Facilitate the provision of information relating to the health of young people, families/carers or organisations requesting guidance and support.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Possess tertiary qualification as a Registered Nurse (minimum Level 2)
• Three years post clinical experience as a registered nurse
• Maintain current unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Excellent demonstrated understanding of how mental health issues impact young people
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence

Desirable:

• Post graduate qualifications in Sexual Health and Vaccination or currently working towards
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of communicable disease control, harm reduction, and issues related to transmission and prevention of HIV, STIs and Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)

Full criteria and position description is available within the application.

About the Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% annual leave loading + 2 additional days of Personal Leave + Christmas/New Years Gratis Day + 10 weeks paid parental leave
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
• Opportunities for career development, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
• Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
• Personal fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
• Employee discounts at 350+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc.)

We are actively observing COVID safe work practices and have implemented flexible working arrangements. We encourage you to get in touch with the listed contact if you have any questions or concerns.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, apply today!