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The Practice Nurse will be responsible for the day to day running of the Doctors in Secondary Schools program (DISS) including service provision coordination, management of medical supplies within budget allocations, and the implementation and adaptation of DISS guidelines for in-reach into the schools, in line with headspace policies and procedures, PHN contract and AGPAL accreditation requirements.

Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager you will:

• Work under the direction of the Clinical Services Manager (CSM’s) and General Practitioners to provide comprehensive youth-friendly health services
• Be responsible for ensuring infection control, vaccinations and immunisations policy, practice and procedures are aligned with national standards in place for all staff within the clinic
• Provide consultation and support to staff members, school wellbeing teams and other teachers around issues of youth health as appropriate
• Assist GP and practice manager as directed with managing routine and urgent client recalls and follow up of pathology results
• Preparation of written reports (clinical reports, management plans, discharge summaries etc)

What you’ll need

You are passionate, energetic and determined to make a difference to the mental health outcomes of young people.
In addition, you bring:

• Registration with AHPRA and a qualification as a Registered Nurse, Division 1 (unrestricted)
• Experience in a practice nursing role and/or work in a community health setting, preferably regarding relevant adolescent health issues, such as sexual health, mental health, AOD and other physical health conditions
• Demonstrated ability to engage in shared decision making to negotiate treatment plans with young people and their supports
• Demonstrated knowledge of AGPAL standards for general practice
• Ability to set priorities, monitor work flows and develop best practice work standards in a fast-paced environment
• Undergo and successfully obtain a Working With Children’s check

What you'll get in return

• Up to $83,000 pro rata salary + 10% super + NFP salary packaging
• Opportunity to be mentored, develop your skills and be challenged
• Flexible work culture
• Opportunity to contribute to the success of a purpose driven organisation

Orygen – leading the revolution

Imagine a future with unlimited potential. A future where every young person enjoys optimal mental health as they grow into adulthood. At Orygen, this is our life’s work, because we passionately believe it’s what all young people deserve.

Every step of the way, young people and families are at the heart of everything we do. Always. Through world-leading research that creates change. Through pioneering reform that delivers real-world practical solutions.

At Orygen, that’s the future we’re creating right now. To do it, we have revolution in mind.

Join the revolution

If you’re keen to join Orygen and be part of our team challenging the status quo and reshaping the future for young people, apply now.

This is a part time (0.6FTE), 12 month fixed term position.

You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible. Orygen may close the advertisement before the closing date. 

Orygen is dedicated to gender equality, diversity and inclusivity. We strive to continue to build a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD people. We strongly encourage applications from the First Nations people.