General Practice Registered Nurse
Visa sponsorship
Healthcare · Newcastle, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
A general practice in the Newcastle area of New South Wales, Australia, is looking for a Registered Nurse for a full-time permanent position. Experience in general practice is preferable, but on-the-job training will be provided for the right candidate.
The nurse supports general practitioners and other staff across a wide mix of clinical and administrative work, from triage and chronic disease plans to wound care and immunisations. Sponsorship for temporary or permanent residence is available for the right candidate.
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Key Responsibilities
- Liaise with patients, and answer phones when needed
- Triage patients
- Prepare chronic disease management plans and run health assessments
- Operate the recall and reminder system
- Control stock, place orders and manage the cold chain
- Carry out ECG and spirometry tests, plus IV procedures including iron infusions and venesections
- Provide wound management and immunisations, childhood immunisations included
- Help with minor procedures, look after practice equipment and support general practitioners and other staff as needed
Requirements & Eligibility
- Holds unconditional registration with AHPRA, kept current
- An up-to-date immunisations certificate, or willingness to complete training
- A CPR certificate
- A current Working with Children Check
- Good work ethic, plus organisational and time management skills
- Able to work autonomously and in a team, in a fast-paced environment
- General practice experience is preferable
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