Principal Practice Nurse
Principal Practice Nurse (Broken Hill)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) is looking for a suitably experienced Registered Nurse to join their Primary Health Team at Broken Hill.
The Principal Practice Nurse will be engaged on a maximum term, full time basis for a twelve-month period, and will have a senior role as a part of the RFDSSE general practice in Broken Hill. The role will work closely with the Practice Manager, Senior Medical Officer, and the rest of the multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality, comprehensive primary health care for patients and clients from both Broken Hill, and remote communities. It is envisaged that post the set up phase, that this program will be ongoing.
We are looking for a candidate with:
- Experience working in community and clinic based Primary Health settings in rural and remote areas.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Primary Health Care including Chronic Disease Management, Child and Family Health, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Health promotion, Early Intervention.
- Experience with electronic medical record systems, preferably Medical Director or Best Practice.
Skills Required:
- Registered Nurse with non-conditional APHRA registration
- Nurse Immuniser Certificate
- Basic Life Support Certification (within past 12 months)
- Advanced Life Support / or willingness to obtain same within 2 months of employment
- Family Planning training in Cervical Screening Tests desirable
- Excellent computer literacy, prioritisation and time management skills
For more information about the position or to discuss your interest, please contact the Practice Manager, Sheree Quinn; sheree.quinn@rfdsse.org.au
Apply: Email your cover letter and CV along with copies of your qualifications and details of two referees to careers@rfdsse.org.au
Applications Close 9/6/20
Any published closing dates are estimated, the RFDS SE aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.
RFDSSE is an equal opportunity employer
