Micah Projects is a community based not-for-profit organisation with a vision to create justice and respond to injustice at the personal, social, and structural levels in church, government, business, and society. We believe that every child and adult has the right to a home, an income, healthcare, education, safety, dignity, and connection with their community of choice. Micah Projects provides a range of support and advocacy services to individuals and families.

Job Description

The Inclusive Health and Wellness Hub is seeking an RN with experience in General Practice for treatment room work for vulnerable populations.

The Inclusive Health and Wellness Hub is a general practice and wellness clinic that is dedicated to accommodating people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage in Brisbane. The aim is to ensure access to quality physical, dental, mental health and holistic healthcare services.

This is a part-time position for 3 days a week

Pay rate is commensurate with RN experience. Conditions of Nurses Award 2020, paid in line with the QLD Nurses and Midwives EB11 agreement.

Essential Criteria

• Current, unrestricted AHPRA registration
• Minimum 2 years' experience as an RN in general practice
• Immunisation endorsement
• Computer literate and knowledge of Best Practice software
• Current CPR certification
• Covid modules for Covid Immunisation certificate
• Eligibility to work in Australia
• Evidence of vaccines for Australian Healthcare workers
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills with a friendly and professional manner
• Experience and a good understanding of the general practice and the treatment room environment
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Vaccine administration and management of vaccines and cold chain
• Post vaccination observations and monitoring
• Triaging patients and prioritisation of emergency situations
• Assisting GPs with minor procedures (incl iron infusions)
• Wound dressings and removal of sutures
• Health education and coaching to support patients with achieving their goals
• Coordination, management and maintenance of patient clinical data
• Maintaining a Recall and Reminder System
• Assist the GPs with conducting health assessments, GP management plans and reviews, supporting the CDM nurse
• Diagnostics - ECG, spirometry, observations for monitoring
• Ear irrigation
• Stock control and supplies
• Infection prevention and control
• Contribute to RACGP accreditation standards

Desirable

• Competence in venepuncture
• Experience in AOD and mental health

More information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, select the link to the Position Description.

For more information, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Registered Nurse enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Benefits of working at Micah Projects

• Join a well recognised multidisciplinary organisation
• Salary Packaging option up to $15,899, increasing your take-home pay (additional meals and entertainment card option up to $2,650)
• Access to other employee benefits and wellbeing hub
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including further training, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us.
• Clinical supportive work environment from a dedicated team of GP’s
• Variety of comprehensive clinical care
• Excellent opportunity to make a difference for others
• Experienced team and a safe environment

How to Apply!

If you believe that you have interest, passion, and desire to make a difference in people’s lives, please visit the Micah Projects Careers Page by clicking the "Apply Now" button to apply for this position.

Please supply a Resume/CV and a covering letter addressing the Key Responsibilities and Essential Criteria (maximum of 2 pages), along with any other relevant documentation to Kate White, Practice and Nurse Manager.

Applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying!

Micah Projects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.