Practice Nurse – Gilgandra, NSW
Immediate Start | Relocation Assistance Available | Open to full-tuime and part-time applicants

Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) looking for a rewarding new opportunity? A practice in Gilgandra, NSW, is seeking an RN to join their team, with immediate start available. While the clinic is currently without a GP, one will be joining in 3 months. In the meantime, you will be trained at the nearby Dubbo clinic.

About the Role:

• Full-time or part-time position available
• Immediate start with training at the Dubbo clinic
• Work in the Gilgandra clinic once the new GP starts in 3 months

Day to Day:

• Explain procedures to patients, providing them with support and reassurance. Duties include triage, immunisations and other injections; wound management, chronic disease management, ECG’s and collection of pathology samples. Assist doctors with clinical procedures. Maintain clinical documentation.
• Oversee cold chain process, awareness, responsibilities and documentation of cold chain process.
• Monitor infection control standards and implement changes / educate.

Skills & Experience
Essential:

• Minimum of one year of nursing experience, preferably in a community-based role.
• Knowledge of current immunisation schedules, Diabetes management, asthma management, enhanced primary care items, infection control, CPR and emergency resuscitation techniques..
• Proficient in Medicare item numbers and Best Practice software
• Strong ptient care and communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience with specific social groups serviced by practice, such as adolescents, aged care, migrant or refuge groups, aboriginals & Torres Straight islanders, etc.
• Additional qualifications such as Accredited Women’s Health Certificate, Diabetes Education Certificate, Asthma/Spirometry qualification/education, Accreditation in Immunisation.

Salary: $40-$45 per hour (based on experience)

Relocation Package: Accommodation assistance for the first 3 months for those willing to relocate on a permanent or fixed-term (12 months minimum) contract.

If you're ready to make a difference in Gilgandra, apply now!
[email protected]
0483 931 474

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