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Registered Nurses - Division 1
| Job starts: | 16/8/2010 |
| Job end: | Unspecified |
| Location: | Puckapunyal - Victoria - Australia |
| Description: | Aspen Medical is seeking a number of Registered Nurses for the provision of nursing and related services to Defence Force Personnel within a low dependency care environment. The positions are based at the Puckapunyal Health Centre within the Puckapunyal Military Training Area near Seymour in Victoria. Key Responsibilities. Delivering direct and comprehensive nursing care and individual case management to patients or clients within the practice setting. Coordinates services, including those of other disciplines or agencies to individual patients or clients within the practice setting. Provides education, counselling and group work services orientated towards the promotion of health status improvement of patients and clients within the health care setting. Provides support, direction and education to colleagues as required. Reports and communicates to the manager as required. Accepts accountability for own standards of nursing care and service delivery, and practices in accordance with the National Competency, Professional Behaviours and Ethics standards. Participates in action research, policy development and contributes to Quality Management system within the practice setting. Complies by OH&S, Manual Handling and Infection Control standards and completes required related competencies. Accurately and clearly maintain medical records, databases and other administrative requirements. Work in an efficient manner, prioritising care and workloads in an appropriate manner. Delivers training and education within scope, as required. Contributes to research and maintenance of a Quality Management System. Contributes to a learning culture within the organisation, mentors and assists other team members where required and appropriate. Demonstrate a professional and responsible approach to service within Aspen Medical, its Patients and Clients. Observe Patient confidentiality and privacy laws, regulations and policies. |
| Experience, qualifications and documentation required: | Essential requirements: Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia. Minimum of 2 years full time equivalent Nursing experience. Desirable skills and requirements: Demonstrated effective organisation and time management skills. Demonstrate ability to prioritise workloads. Demonstrate ability to provide high quality nursing care. High degree of communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills. Present oneself in a professional manner. Be able to work under limited supervision and take direction when required. Proficient computer skills. Certificate or training and experience in other areas of expertise such as, acute care/ emergency, training & assessment mental health and/or drug and alcohol. Currency in Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) or equivalent. Current Basic Life Support competency. A sound or developing knowledge of Defence Health Processes and requirements. |
| Contact Information: | Contact Details: Name: Louise Bambury Title: Project Officer - Personnel Phone: (02) 6203 9500 Email: lbambury@aspenmedical.com.au |
