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Job Title:  Registered Nurse in General Practice - Mackay, Queensland.

Job Type:  Permanent – Full-Time.

Practice Information:
This is a well-established, family-oriented General Practice located in the Mackay city heart. They are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, & patient-focused Registered Nurse to join their family.

The practice is dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare to its patients through a collaborative, team-based approach. They emphasise preventative care & focus on patient-centered initiatives to enhance overall wellness. A work-life balance is supported for their entire team, creating a welcoming & supportive workplace. The practice has extended its services & is looking for additional Registered Nurses to join their General Practice team in the heart of Mackay.

The practice is located within the city centre of Mackay which is part of the Mackay Hospital & Health Service (MHHS) & the Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) region. The location is classified as a RA 2 & supports with a variety of hospital & health services. Emergency services are conveniently located minutes away from the Practice.

Expectations for the successful candidate are as follows:

• Willingness to learn, work as a team & lead by example.

• Highly organised with the ability to multi-task & delegate.

• Strong verbal & written communication skills.

• Ability to follow procedures but be confident in decision making skills & working autonomously.

• Demonstrate initiative & drive to achieve favourable outcomes for the clinic, supporting doctors & patients

• Able to demonstrate adaptability to different personalities & capabilities.

• Flexible to assist with leave coverage & roster changes.

• General practice experience is desirable, specifically with chronic disease management & basic procedures.

Furthermore, you must be professional, efficient, hardworking & can create a good rapport with the patients & team. This practice is seeking someone with a positive attitude, passion, committed to the role & willing to work collaboratively with the team of nurses.

Position Description:
A typical day in general practice would include administering vaccines, wound care, triage, assisting with minor procedures, stock control, health assessments, managing patients with chronic health conditions, data quality & administration duties.

Skills & Experience:

• Current AHPRA registration: RN qualified

• Knowledge of chronic disease management is essential

• Capacity to multitask, prioritise and good time management

• Must be pro-active with a can-do positive attitude

• Professional presentation

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Prior General Practice nursing experience is advantageous

• Computer literate

After Hours Requirements:  No

Salary Information: 
$35 - $42 per hour.

About Mackay:
Mackay is a beautiful coastal town with a population of about 79,000. Sitting in the middle of the Queensland coast, the Mackay region stretches from secluded islands off the Whitsunday coast to sub-tropical rainforests in the beautiful Pioneer Valley. The town has plenty of amenities, including excellent schools, shopping centres, cinemas, sporting facilities & activities, beaches, cafes and restaurants. The Mackay airport has ample flight schedules to accommodate for the FIFO workforce & the quick getaways including Cairns, Townsville & Brisbane. Mackay has a diverse & multicultural community supported by community programs including Accessible Communities Action Plan, Arts, Community Development team, Migrant & multicultural, Other languages, Seniors & Youth services. The region has experienced the most prolonged period of growth in recent history which has established Mackay as a modern, new-age regional city. The region’s growth is fuelled by the strength of the diversified economy, led by our globally recognized resource and engineering sector, resurging agribusiness, and growth in construction, education, logistics and tourism. Mackay’s employment, investment and development opportunities, buoyant economy, and lifestyle attributes are just some of the many positive aspects that encourage people to live, work and play in the Mackay region.

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 – 10003652