Registered Nurse
- We are actively recruiting a registered nurse to join our collaborative and welcoming team at Community Gateway!!
- PPT - 17 hours per week, based in Lismore
- Nurses Award - Registered nurse level 1 RN + Super + Generous salary packaging options (take home more pay!)
- + Bonus leave in December and January on select days
Are you a Registered Nurse who values inclusive, evidence-based nursing care to work within a sexual and reproductive health clinic? Join our team and make a real difference to the lives of people in our community.
About Us
Community Gateway has been supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals in Lismore and across Northern NSW since 1976. Today we deliver a broad range of welfare, community capacity building, health and wellbeing programs and services. We are a person-centred, values-driven and QIP accredited organisation.
About the Role!
As a Registered Nurse within the Choices Program, you will provide quality nursing care, delivering sexual and reproductive health services. Reporting to the Senior Manager - Service Delivery and under day-to-day supervision from the Nurse - Program Coordinator, we are looking to recruit an individual with capability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. Previous nursing experience within a sexual health setting; assisting GP’s with IUD insertion, and providing support for unplanned pregnancy is desirable.
This role is based in Lismore, 17 hours per week
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct pregnancy testing, and counselling as required.
- Follow up on abnormal pathology results and manage patient call-backs.
- Dispense repeats of oral contraceptives.
- Maintain clinical rooms and ensure proper disposal of medical equipment.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of service delivery.
- Assist doctors with IUD insertions.
Key Selection Criteria
- Current APHRA / NMBA registration as a registered nurse in NSW
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficient computer skills with demonstrated experience in medical software.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Additional Requirements:
- Current National Police Check
- Current NSW Working with Children Check
- NSW Driver’s License
How To Apply
- Closing date for applications is Tuesday 22nd April at 9am. Click on the Apply Now button and you will be directed to the online application.
- You will be able to download a copy of the Position Description after uploading your resume.
- Please also include one page cover letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria. Only applicants who address the selection criteria will be considered.
- General Questions about the application process can be directed to the People and Culture Manger via emailing fiona@nrcg.org.au or contacting the Senior Manager - Service Delivery , Sarah Hughes on 0458 673 558
Northern Rivers Community Gateway is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people living with a disability, people with lived experience, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.
