The role

The Primary Care Engagement Officer is responsible for supporting the operational delivery of NQPHN commissioned programs and primary care engagement initiatives. This includes supporting the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs within primary care that build capacity and capability for positive patient outcomes. The Primary Care Engagement Officer will be informed and guided by key NQPHN documents including, but not limited to, the Stakeholder Engagement Framework and Strategic Plan.

If you are looking for the opportunity to be part of a passionate and driven team and contribute to achieving our mission of ‘northern Queenslanders live happier, healthier, longer lives,’ we’d love to hear from you.

Role-specific

• Deliver activities and interventions that provide capacity and capability enhancement to general practitioners (GPs) and their teams as well as other primary care providers.
• Support integration across the health sector, specifically connecting the primary health and secondary care sectors, utilising current and emerging technology and systems to improve the provision of services.
• Support primary care digital enablement including the utilisation of My Health Record.
• Support the delivery of the NQPHN Primary Care Clinical Data program that utilises continuous quality improvement processes for practice improvement and enhanced patient outcomes.
• Support the development of relationships with peak bodies and primary care providers to ensure collaboration in the development and delivery or implementation of new models of care that are implementation ready to transition into primary care practices.
• Work as part of a functioning, geographically diverse team to assist the organisation to achieve its strategic objectives.
• Undertake administrative tasks to design and develop resource materials required for the program and ensure distribution as appropriate.
• Support internal and external quality improvement initiatives, identifying issues in common, and using this to build innovative solutions.
• Support commissioning activities (as required) including contract management across the region in consultation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent NQPHN on relevant committees, advisory groups, and at events as they relate to the role and organisational objectives.
• Work in a financially responsible manner, providing support for the reporting and budget management activities across relevant programs.
• Provide support for reporting requirements by collecting, collating, and communicating the relevant data required to meet the obligations of NQPHN.
• Identify and report opportunities, gaps, and potential or emerging issues.

Key selection criteria

• Tertiary qualification in a health related or human services discipline, or a relevant certification (VET qualification) and at least two years’ experience in a primary care role. Significant frontline experience working in general practice or in primary care would be desirable and equal to a tertiary/VET qualification.
• Understanding of opportunities and challenges for the primary health sector in the North Queensland region.
• Understanding of the technological and digital systems that support primary care in Australia or the ability to develop these skills.
• Ability to conduct networking and stakeholder engagement within the primary health sector across the NQPHN region and to identify and refer stakeholder dissatisfaction to the relevant senior officer.
• Experience in working as part of a multi-disciplinary and multifaceted team within a community engagement context.
• Interpersonal, communication (oral and written), and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines in a high demand work environment.
• Ability to work with diverse communities including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and Australian South Sea Islanders in our region.
• High level skills and experience in utilising the Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and development opportunities on offer.
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%.
• Opportunity for flexible work arrangements.
• Employee Assistance Program (also available for immediate family members).
• Generous Salary Sacrifice benefits.

NQPHN aims to be an employer of choice for Indigenous Australians, and we encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this role.

To view the revised position description, please click here.

Your application should include:

• cover letter responding to the key selection criteria (no more than two pages)
• your resume.

To submit an application for this position, please send your application to recruitment@nqphn.com.au

Applications close Monday 13 March 2023 at 8am.

• Negotiable hours: 3-4 days per week/school hours available (plus extra for leave cover if needed).
• No weekend, after-hours, or public holiday work.
• Professional development incentive of up to $500 a year.
• Supportive and fun team environment.
• Two clinic locations in Mackay.

Position description The practice nurse reports to the Nurse Supervisor/s and Practice Manager.

The practice nurse is an integral part of the team responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient functioning of the treatment room and providing exceptional patient standard of care.

This position is for an “all-rounder” nurse who has exceptional people skills. The main task for this position is to work closely with our patients to complete comprehensive health assessments for review by the GP. They will also perform a variety of other administrative patient related assessments and clinical duties in the treatment room, as per examples below.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive health assessments on patients (mainly on over 75 years of age).
• Perform clinical duties within required level of clinical competency, according to best available evidence.
• Explain procedures to patients, providing them with education, support, and reassurance.

Duties include:

• triage patients
• immunisations and other injections
• wound management
• chronic disease management and education
• ECGs, spirometry’s, blood pressure monitoring
• assist doctors with clinical procedures (e.g. skin excisions)
• maintain clinical documentation
• maintain high standard of infection control and clinical management
• experience in the above is desirable but not essential, on the job training is provided.

Patient services

• Assist with triage, data management, diagnostic services, networking with other providers, planning and management of patient care, and patient advocacy.
• Assist in improvement of Patient Health Outcomes.
• Conduct preventative/screening procedures; assist with patient education and community health promotion activities.
• Co-ordinate patient recall and outreach programs and GP management plans and team care arrangement.
• Complete comprehensive medical assessments.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Ensure sterilisation and maintenance of clinical equipment.
• Maintain stocks of clinical supplies, including correct storage [such as refrigeration], removal of out-of-date stock, and ordering of new supplies.

​Compliance

Maintain awareness of current and new legislation to ensure business is complying with all statutory and regulatory obligations including infection control, sterilisation, hazardous materials and safe handling/disposal of medical waste, records management, WPHS, and accreditation.

Professional

• Always act within the practice and nursing code of ethics and appropriate level of clinical competence.
• Maintain awareness of current evidence and research on clinical practices and inform /educate other practice staff.
• Contribute to updating systems and procedures to ensure compliance with best available evidence as applicable WHS.
• Consistently be aware of, and comply with, WHS requirements.

​Qualifications and experience:

• Current unrestricted RN/EEN registration with AHPRA.
• Minimum of one years’ nursing experience.
• Previous experience in childhood immunisations - desirable but not necessary.
• Current vaccination and immunisation status.
• Previous experience in general practice - desirable but not necessary.
• Intermediate computer knowledge and skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to best practice, ethical behaviour, and professional conduct.
• Possession of current drivers licence.

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