Capital Health Network

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Position Description

The prospective candidate will be responsible for the following:

Clinical

• Perform clinical duties within required level of clinical competency, according to best available evidence including but not limited to immunisation and other injections, wound management, chronic disease management, ECGs, and collection of pathology samples.
• Assist doctors with clinical procedures and maintain clinical documentation.
• Explain procedures to patients, providing them with support and reassurance.

Patient Services

• Assist with triage, data management, diagnostic services, networking with other providers, planning and management of patient care and patient advocacy.
• Contacting patients with test results as directed by medical staff.

Improvement of Patient Health Outcomes

• Conduct preventative/screening procedures.
• Assist with patient education and community health promotion activities.
• Coordinate patient recall and outreach programs, GP management plans, and team care arrangements.

Cold Chain Management

• Assist the nurse responsible for Cold Chain Management with related tasks as delegated in accordance with the practice policy and relevant guidelines;

Equipment and Supplies

• Ensure sterilisation and maintenance of clinical equipment.
• Maintain stocks of clinical supplies, including correct storage (such as refrigeration), removal and disposal of out-of-date stock and ordering supplies.
• Provide input in purchasing relevant clinical equipment and supplies.

Compliance

• Maintain awareness of current and new legislation to ensure the practice is complying with all statutory and regulatory obligations including infection control, sterilisation, hazardous materials and safe handling/disposal of medical waste, records management, WHS, and accreditation. Ensure relevant personnel are kept informed and changes are made to systems and procedures as required.

Infection Prevention and Control Coordination

• Assist the nurse responsible for Infection Control Coordination with related tasks as delegated in accordance with the practice policy and relevant guidelines

Practice Description

The Chisholm Medical Centre is a medium sized mixed billing GP practice that has served the community of Tuggeranong and surrounding areas for the last 10 years. Previously under a multi-site organisation, the practice has been GP owned and operated over the last 3 years and continue to excel in the provision of quality holistic healthcare. Located in the local shopping centre, our practice is within 5 minutes of the Tuggeranong town centre and 20 -2 5 minutes of the Canberra Airport and CBD.

In addition to being supported by an experienced and youthful admin team, our clinicians enjoy ample free parking, nursing support as well as onsite pathology and allied health services. Our patient base is both large and socio-demographically very mixed resulting in a wide range of clinical presentations for our clinicians. In addition, we run a dedicated iron infusion clinic.

Practice nurses and or other allied health professionals onsite

Computerised Practice

Accredited Practice

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After hours or on call roster

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Willing to sponsor suitable overseas applicants

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