Medical Practice Nurse

Position Details

• Continuing | Part-Time at 0.4FTE

• Higher Education Officer Level 7 | $94,206 - $104,282 p.a. (Pro-Rata)

• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

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About the Student Life Division

The Student Life division ensures the delivery of student-centred support across the student lifecycle that underpins the University’s broader strategic visions by delivering support services and functions that facilitate and enhance the academic mission of the institution.  The Student Life division provides support services and programs that contribute to the student experience and success, including in the areas of health, counselling, disability services, orientation and transition, retention, student wellbeing, and student engagement through the activities of the Flinders University Student Association

About the Role

Flinders University has a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Medical Practice Nurse, to join the Health Counselling and Disability Service.

The Medical Practice Nurse will play a key role in the delivery of a range of health services to students and staff. This includes providing expert support and advice to medical staff and assisting the Health Service to maintain its accreditation status with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

You will also be accountable for:

• The provision of clinical nursing services and advice, including responding to emergencies, provision of triage service, support to General Practitioners, infection control, immunisations, wound management, assistance with medical procedures, managing patient results and diagnostic services.

• Management of the clinical environment and ensuring the Health Service meets relevant industry standards and legislative requirements including ordering vaccines, cold chain management, maintenance of medical equipment, management of medications and disposal of stock and contributing to the ongoing accreditation of the practice.

• Provision of expert advice to the Practice Manager on practices, policy, procedures, and operational issues regarding the Health Service.

About You

You will be an excellent communicator, proficient in written and verbal communication. You will have extensive experience in the triage process and be competent in managing clinical environments, particularly in relation to infection control, management of the cold chain process, the maintenance and supply of drugs and clinical data management, first-aid and resuscitation skills.

The successful Medical Practice Nurse, will also demonstrate:

• Registration as a registered nurse in South Australia

• Accredited immunisation nurse. (or willingness to become accredited)

• Extensive clinical experience and familiarity with relevant health industry standards and legislative requirements.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options

• Flexible working arrangements

• Wide range of professional development activities and services

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services , gym  and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy  

• It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working With Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).

How to Apply and Information

• In addition to uploading your CV, please submit a Cover Letter/Statement elaborating on your previous experiences in a similar role.

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Jodie Zada

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

18 Feb 2024

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.