Practice Nurse

Date posted: Thursday 05 May 2022
Closing date: Sunday 29 May 2022

Balance! Edmonton Family Practice is currently seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join their team on a full-time basis. Weekday and weekend shifts are available.

Balance! Edmonton Family Practice is a progressive multidisciplinary primary health care setting, fully accredited and equipped with modern facilities including dedicated acute treatment areas and a nurses station.

Their well-established practice offers a broad range of clinical services including chronic health management, men’s health, women's and children's services, Indigenous health, and the full range of general practice treatments.

About the role

The Practice Nurse role will be responsible for the day-to-day general practice duties, to help improve health outcomes for our patients.

Duties include

• Chronic Disease Management.
• Care Plans and Health Assessments.
• Wound care.
• Triage management.
• Treatment room assistance, as required.
• Patient education and support.
• Stock maintenance and ordering.
• Diagnostic procedures (e.g., ECG and Spirometry).

To be considered you must have the following:

• EEN or RN with experience working as a Practice Nurse
• current unrestricted nursing registration with AHPRA
• completed the Australian Government COVID training modules
• the ability to work independently and take initiative
• a ‘can do’ attitude and be a proactive/forward thinker
• a strong multitasking and organisational skills
• excellent communication skills
• computer literate
• Current First Aid Certificate and CPR
• immunisation endorsed and pap registered highly desirable, though not essential
• ability to work effectively in a busy environment, as part of the team as well as autonomously
• exceptional patient and customer service skills
• commitment to best practice
• commitment to ethical behaviour and conduct.

In return, Balance! Edmonton Family Practice offer a supportive and friendly team environment, work/life balance and above award pay rates.