Primary Health Nurse - Lightning Ridge
Primary Health Nurse - Lightning Ridge
The Primary Health Nurse will be engaged on a permanent full-time basis, to provide primary health services across north western NSW.
Classifications
- Healthcare & Medicine
- Nurse / Midwife
- Permanent / Full Time
Key points
- Generous salary packaging
- Iconic organisation
- Based in Lightning Ridge
Description
Primary Health Nurse (Lightning Ridge)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) is looking for a suitably experienced Registered Nurse to join our Primary Health Team in Lightning Ridge.
The Primary Health Nurse will be engaged on a permanent full-time basis, to provide primary health services across north western NSW. The role encompasses clinical, quality and educational services across the age spectrum.
You will be responsible for:
- Planning and implementing mobile COVID-19 respiratory/testing clinics
- Provide comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Primary Health Care including Chronic Disease Management, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Health promotion, Early Intervention
- Provide culturally safe Women’s Child and Family Health care which reflects indigenous family dynamics and parenting practice as required
- Infection control co-ordination
- Provide information, reports and suggestions to the Health Service Manager with regards to potential service needs
- Registered Nurse with non-conditional APHRA registration
- Experience with electronic medical record systems, preferably Medical Director or Best Practice
- Experience working in community and clinic based Primary Health settings in rural and remote areas
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Immunisation certification
- Excellent computer literacy, prioritisation and time management skills
- Ability and willingness to travel to locations in the north west of NSW, either by aircraft or road, including overnight stays.
RFDSSE is an equal opportunity employer
