Practice Nurse (Casual) – RFDS Health Group

To ensure a consistent and reliable health service to the residents of Robinvale and surrounding communities, RFDS Health Group is currently seeking an Endorsed or Registered Nurse on a casual basis to cover leave and other workforce needs to compliment the current team of Primary Health Practitioners.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Planning, managing and delivering patient care within scope of practice
• Chronic disease management, triaging, vaccinations, wound management, pathology collection and contacting patients with test results, assisting with clinical procedures
• Health promotion advice and activities, patient advocacy and dissemination of patient education resources
• Coordinating and providing support to the practice team outside the practice – immunisation clinics, residential aged care visits and occupational health clinics on agribusiness
• Supporting quality and safety, including accreditation through developing policies and procedures
• Supporting practice management (data, stock controls, clinical equipment maintenance etc.)
• Providing a link between services, patients and networks

Qualifications and experience required:

• Division 1 Registered Nurse or Endorsed Enrolled Nurse, including current Registration with AHPRA
• Experience as a practice or community based Nurse
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs of general practice and an interest in community-based nursing, including patient education and health promotion
• Experience with specific social groups, such as adolescents, aged care, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders and CALD communities (highly desirable)

Specific requirements:

• Current drivers licence – community and home visits are a component of the role
• Willing to undertake a National Police Clearance (at the expense of RFDS)
• Willing to hold a Working with Children Check
• Availability to work casually Monday – Friday as required

Mandatory vaccination policy:

As part of the application process, you will be required to provide evidence of the following vaccinations:

• Hepatitis B
• Chicken Pox
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella
• Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis
• Tuberculosis
• Annual Influenza
• COVID-19 (2 vaccinations + booster)

What can working for RFDS can offer you:

• Work for Australia’s most reputable charity that spans Australia wide (11 out of 12 years) and most trusted charity (last 3 years)
• Work for and make a difference in your community
• Provide patient care in an organisation committed to staff and patient safety and wellbeing
• Develop your skills from experienced clinicians
• Work with people who are passionate about RFDS’s purpose and are proud of their contributions towards remote Victoria
• Generous casual pay rates
• Access to salary packaging for all employees, including casual staff
• Supported opportunities to work at different locations outside the practice
• Make a genuine contribution to the health and wellbeing of local diverse communities

For a confidential chat, please call David Rogers on People & Culture on 03 8412 0495 or apply today with a copy of your resume and cover letter.

The Royal Flying Doctors Service, Victoria, is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to, those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTQI communities. Please note all applicants require the right to work in Australia.