Practice Nurse, Tasmanian Family Medical (Burnie)

Tasmanian Family Practice

Tasmanian Family Medical in Burnie, Tasmania is experiencing rapid growth and is seeking an experienced practice nurse (registered nurse) to join their team in a full-time role.

The Position

This exciting position offers a chance to work with a dynamic and diverse team, delivering exceptional healthcare services to the community.

Tasmanian Family Medical understand the importance of creating a welcoming and professional environment that promotes health and wellbeing. As a valued member of the team, you will play an integral role in providing high-quality care. The practice boasts spacious treatment rooms, emergency facilities, and procedure rooms, enabling optimal health outcomes for the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver comprehensive and patient-centred care.
• Conduct patient assessments, including triage, history taking, and physical examinations.
• Provide expert nursing care, including wound management, vaccinations, health promotion, and chronic disease management.
• Ensure accurate documentation of patient records.
• Be responsible for Infection Control and cold chain management.
• Be responsible for vaccine and medical consumables management.
• Assist in the coordination of health programs, screenings, and immunisations.
• Support the implementation of best practice guidelines and quality improvement initiatives.
• Be responsible for quality control relating to accreditation, data cleaning, WHS and clinical governance.
• Be responsible for supervising and guiding nurses and nursing students to ensure that optimal care is provided, and staff supported.
• Assist with performance appraisals.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Registered Nurse qualification with current AHPRA registration.
• Knowledge of standards for general practice (5th Edition) is desirable.
• Previous experience working in a general practice or primary care setting is highly desirable.
• Strong clinical skills, including the ability to perform assessments, manage various conditions and provide patient education.
• Knowledge of Privacy, Infection control and Cold chain requirements as applicable to general practice settings and ability to take charge of practice nursing policies and procedures.
• Competency in CPR.
• Competency in chronic disease care plans.
• Able to demonstrate proficiency in using general practice medical software systems for documentation and record-keeping.
• Ability to lead a team, offering support and training as needed.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with patients, colleagues, and healthcare professionals.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development.
• In possession of a current working with children and vulnerable people registration.
• Able to work with multiple changes to the practice booking diary and to work flexibly.

The Organisation

Tasmanian Family Medical, established in 2017, is a thriving practice with a team of 10 doctors, supported by dedicated practice management, practice nurses, and receptionists.

The practice offers a comprehensive range of GP services, including chronic disease management, immunisations, travel medicine, and sports medicine. Onsite services such as pathology, psychology, social work and an employee wellbeing service, relaxation, sports and remedial massage, orthotics & prosthetics, cosmetic injectable service, and specialist services in urology, cardiology, endocrinology, nephrology, and general surgery further enhance the comprehensive care provided.

The location of the practice is truly remarkable. Housed in a heritage-listed Art Deco building, the former Australian Pulp and Paper administrative building, the practice enjoys a spacious setting with uninterrupted views of the bay just across the road. Additionally, the practice shares a convenient carpark with Bunnings, ensuring excellent exposure and easy accessibility for both patients and staff.

Experience the vibrant charm of Burnie, Tasmania, located on the north-west coast. With a population of about 20,000, this bustling city offers something for everyone. Indulge in delectable local produce, immerse yourself in the thriving arts community, and explore the stunning Wilderness World Heritage Area parks and reserves.

Burnie's coastal serenity is complemented by its convenient connectivity -just a one-hour flight from Melbourne, residents can easily access the excitement of city life while relishing the peaceful coastal lifestyle that Burnie provides. Discover the perfect balance of urban convenience and coastal tranquillity in Burnie, Tasmania.

What's on offer?

Tasmanian Family Medical is proud to offer well above-award remuneration to the successful candidate.

In addition to the core responsibilities of a Senior Practice Nurse, there will be opportunities to coordinate work processes, engage in health promotion, quality improvement initiatives and strategic planning.

The practice also supports professional development relevant to the role.

Furthermore, you will be eligible to apply for the Health Workforce Scholarship Program through HR+ to access professional development opportunities.

Application Instructions

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care, Tasmanian Family Medical would love to hear from you!

For further details and a copy of the position description, including the selection criteria, please email the Practice Manager at office@tasfamilymedical.com.au.

To Apply, please send a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and a current CV to the Practice Manager at office@tasfamilymedical.com.au