Practice Nurse – EN, Gatton, Queensland

Position Highlights:

• Competitive rate of $30 - $35 per hour

Employment Type:  

• Initial 12-month contract

• Casual – ongoing (will transition into long term employment for the right applicant)

Practice Information:
This Bulk billing practice is owned and run by a GP. The practice offers businesses and individuals a comprehensive health service that includes pre-employment medicals, injury management and managed rehabilitation, as well as back to work assessments for staff.

Position Description: 
The practice is looking for a suitably experienced Enrolled Nurse to join the nursing team at their busy general practice located in Gatton. The position is casual with part-time hours. The Practice Nurse will be required to work in collaboration with GPs, Practice Manager, Administration and Allied health staff, to provide exceptional quality care to our patients and families. 

Duties include: 

• Wound management care

• Triage

• Perform ECG's and Spirometry

• Chronic Disease Management

• Complete Health Assessments

• Workplace Medicals

• Cold Chain Management

• Vaccinations

• Infection Control

• Management of recalls and reminders

• Assisting with minor surgical procedures

• Other duties as required

Position Requirements:

• Current registration with AHPRA

• Minimum one year of working experience as an Enrolled Nurse

• Current CPR

• Previous experience in General Practice an advantage but training provided for the right candidate

• The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team

• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• A caring and collaborative approach to patient care

• Experience in Best Practice software an advantage but not essential

About Gatton: 
Gatton is a rural town and locality in the Lockyer Valley Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, the locality of Gatton had a population of 7,101 people. It is the administrative centre of the Lockyer Valley situated in the Lockyer Valley of South-East Queensland.

For more information on this position, please contact our team via hws@healthworkforce.com.au.

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Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

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