• Great opportunity for a nurse with a passion for patient care who wants to be part of a professional team

• Full-time or part-time hours available

Job Title:  Practice Nurse - Warwick, Queensland.

Job Type:  Permanent – Full-Time or Part-Time. 

Hours: 
32 hours per fortnight with the potential to increase to full-time. If a suitable candidate requires extra hours from initial engagement that can be negotiated.

Practice Information:
This small, privately-owned general practice, works collaboratively to deliver high-quality, individualised care to all. They are a mixed billings practice with a significant proportion of patients with chronic disease and complex medical issues. The Practice is seeking a motivated, energetic nurse to work with our full-time practice nurse in supporting the doctors to provide comprehensive, quality healthcare.

Position Description: 
The Practice Nurse plays a pivotal role within the clinic, liaising with patients, general practitioners and administration staff. This key role facilitates an environment of organisation, co-operation and support to allow all clinicians to deliver exceptional patient care. Responsibilities include:

• Patient triage, wound management and assisting with minor procedures 

• Administering injections, including childhood and travel immunisations 

• Co-ordination of the treatment room including stock control, sterilisation of instruments and diary management 

• Management of chronic disease and care planning 

• Performing health assessments across the range of practice demographics 

• Participation in delivery of patient education and health promotion 

• Cold chain management

• Infection control 

• General treatment room duties including IV infusions, ECG, spirometry, audiometry, ear syringing, etc 

• Management of the recall register 

• Accurate and timely maintenance of patient records

Qualifications & Experience:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) 

• Current CPR certification 

• Previous experience in general practice or similar healthcare setting, or experience in managing chronic disease 

• Ability to work under pressure 

• Pro-active with a can-do attitude 

• Excellent time management skills, with capacity to multitask and prioritise own tasks 

• Computer literacy, including the ability to touch-type 

• Experience with Best Practice software or similar Professional presentation

After Hours Requirements:  No

Salary Information:  
$35.00 - $38.50 per hour (rate is dependent on skills and experience).

About Warwick: 
Locals enjoy the benefits of a rural lifestyle , but with major cities on our doorstep, with Toowoomba only 60 minutes (84km) away, Brisbane two hours (154km) away and the Gold Coast around two hours (186km) away. With a regional population of over 35,000 the major centres are Warwick and Stanthorpe, with smaller centres in Killarney, Allora, Wallangarra and Leyburn, along with numerous smaller villages. There are both public and private schooling options, quality childcare, a TAFE college, the Queensland College of Wine Tourism, a Griffith University health clinic and a University of Southern Queensland hub. There is a great variety of activities for locals and visitors, ranging from outdoor adventures such as hiking and bushwalking to arts and culture, and food and wine. Warwick boasts a wide variety of sporting clubs and activities.

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

Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page.

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.

JOB – 10003696