About the role

The Primary Care Nurse supports a teal of medical practitioners and enhances the quality delivery of health care. The appointee will deliver acute and preventative nursing. This position supports the smooth, efficient and professional functioning of the medical practice, whilst maintaining the highest standards of service to our clients, students and staff.

Duties will include:

• Patient triage;
• Assist GPs with minor medical procedures;
• Health screening, outreach services and education;
• Diagnostic management services;
• Prepare Care Plans in consultation with GPs;
• Immunisations (for Authorised Nurse Immuniser appointees); and
• Maintaining client records.

Approximate hours 21-35 per week between the hours of 8:30am and 5:00pm. Work will normally be on set roster however hours may vary for casual appointments. Up to 2 position may be appointed as part of this process.

Pay rate $49.60 to $55.20 per hour (casual), plus superannuation.

The SCU Health Clinic is located on Southern Cross University’s Lismore campus, delivering services to students, staff and the general public.

About you

We are seeking applications from Registered Nurses (Division 1) with at least three years nursing experience. You will have a flexible and client-focused approach to your work, and have a successful track record of contributing to a clinical team.

Experience within a GP clinic and Authorised Nurse Immuniser certification is highly desirable, but not essential.

We are looking for applicants seeking part-time or full-time work, or a short-term block placement.

The University’s values are integrity and collegiality. Alignment with these values, along with the ability to actively contribute to the success of a team, are inherent requirements of the role.

About us

The Southern Cross University Health Clinic is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of local and interstate communities by providing high quality allied health services in the form of a professional health clinic. Our clinic is essential in assisting students with education, research and practical experience in the health care industry, whilst applying empathy and compassion for the people we serve as health practitioners.

Southern Cross University is powered by passion to deliver the best learning, teaching and research possible. Our graduates stride a global stage with confidence as proud alumni. Working at Southern Cross combines a rare privilege of being surrounded by ambitious students, amazing and dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. Independent benchmarks place Southern Cross at the forefront of its key research areas, student experience and graduate salaries, largely due to the tireless collaboration to create something special across our communities of the Northern Rivers, Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast and online.

Southern Cross University offers flexible work arrangements, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, professional learning opportunities, mentoring programs and support to undertake further study.

Applicant information

Job applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Southern Cross University is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; and equity target groups including women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTIQ.

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