The practice nurse role can include:

• patient triage

• immunisations (including childhood) and advice

• Pfizer vaccinations

• minor and complex wound management

• electrocardiogram (ECG)

• spirometry

• assisting with minor surgical procedures

• sterilisation

• chronic disease management

• health assessments

• ordering medical and vaccine supplies

• monitoring medication expiry dates

• monitoring cold chain procedures and recommendations

• maintaining a clean and safe work environment.  

To be suitable for this position you must have:

• Current AHPRA registration.  

Preferred (but not required) qualifications include:

• endorsed immunisation certification.

Ideal applicant

• Professional.
• Compassionate.
• A team player.
• Passionate about healthcare excellence.
• Has the ability to work independently.  

What Thrive offers

• A friendly and supportive workplace.
• A beautiful physical work environment close to town.
• Approximately 13 hours per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
• Working within business hours only 8am-5pm (no weekends).
• A regular roster.
• Orientation and training.

How to apply

Please apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to manager@thrivemedical.com.au

About Sonic HealthPlus

Proudly Australian, Sonic HealthPlus is now the largest provider of corporate medicine in the country. With a national network of wholly owned metropolitan and remote clinics, they deliver occupational health, general practice, and integrated medical, paramedical and wellness services to both large and small corporate and community groups. 

About the role

Sonic HealthPlus are seeking a Graduate or experienced Registered Nurse to join their team at their Mackay Clinic in Queensland, on a permanent full time basis, working 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This is a great opportunity for a Graduate Nurse to further develop their skills within a supportive environment, or for an experienced Nurse to apply their skills within a knowledgeable and multidisciplinary Team.

Duties

Reporting directly to the Practice Manager, you will be responsible for providing a broad range of services including however not limited to:

• high-level nursing skills to work autonomously
• patient triage
• administering vaccinations and travel consultations
• monitoring and maintaining stock levels
• maintenance and sterilisation of all equipment
• compliance with the Department of Health and Human Service's protocols
• general administration duties
• phlebotomy.

Candidate requirements 

As the successful candidate you will hold a current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) together with:

• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• current Senior First Aid certification, CPR certification, or equivalent (required)
• Certificate in Phlebotomy (desirable) 
• current Immunisation Certificate (desirable). 

Graduates are welcome to apply!

Why join?

• Attractive remuneration
• Work/life balance – enjoy weeknights and weekends off
• Free parking
• Coffee shop
• Ongoing training and development
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Stable, reputable national healthcare provider (part of the global Sonic Healthcare)
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Rewards Program – including significant retail discounts and offers
• Numerous discounts including travel, gym membership and health insurance options
• Novated Leasing
• Discounted fees for various medical services (e.g. pathology, radiology, and travel health)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Focus on corporate social responsibility (e.g. fundraising, supporting community events).

Subject to eligibility criteria 

Culture

At Sonic HealthPlus you are offered a positive workplace culture, close team networks, and a supportive work environment. They encourage their employees to have an enjoyable and rewarding career with an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and encourages social and cultural diversity. They strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

How to apply

As part of Sonic HealthPlus' pre-employment process, preferred candidates must provide a National Police Clearance conducted within the last three months and evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination status.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. You are encouraged to apply promptly as applications will close when suitable applicants are obtained.

The Herbert Street Family Medical Centre is a private medical practice owned by the Girudala Community Co-Operative Society (www.girudala.com.au) which is a local indigenous community organisation that also runs a housing co-operative and many health, family support, and employment projects. The centre will run as a mixed fee for service and bulk billing practice with a focus on preventative health care and management of chronic illness. It has been operating from July 2010 and is open to the whole community.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, safe, and effective evidence-based nursing care in accordance with legislation, standards, nursing profession’s codes of ethics and conduct, and common law to achieve individual and community health outcomes, within scope of practice.
• Implement effective and efficient systems to support the management of the health service including maintaining and calibrating equipment (e.g., Doctor’s bag and emergency trolley) and supplies (e.g., Immunization, pathology, and pharmaceuticals); and ensuring the professional handling of medical correspondence such as referral letters, pathology, and recalls.
• Collaborate with other members of the General Practice Team to deliver a high standard of coordinated patient care within a primary health care context that acknowledges the dignity, culture, values, beliefs, and rights of patients/groups.
• Assist with the management of relevant accreditation processes of the practice, such as RACGP ensuring the practice complies with all relevant clinical standards and policies and regulations and work with the Practice Manager to implement quality improvement processes to improve patient care outcomes.
• Effectively assist and manage the nursing care of patients/groups according to the documented care or treatment plans where appropriate and provide information on all relevant health issues to patients, other professionals.
• Provide leadership and supervision to Assistant Nurses, Health Workers, and students recognising the differences in accountability and responsibility between these positions.
• Participate in professional development to enhance nursing practice and contribute to the professional development of others within the health service.
• Assist in the preparation an annual Individual Work Plan and produce regular performance reports in accordance with the general practices’ performance management and reporting policies.
• Perform other duties associated with the position as directed by the Practice Manager.