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Triaging of patients Administer immunisations as directed by the GP Provide assistance with health assessments and chronic disease management activities Operational Work with the practice manager and principals to develop and maintain a suite of practice policies and procedures Ensure consumables, equipment and medications are kept stocked and maintained to the manufacturer’s standards and conditions including maintaining a register of stock Maintain the cleanliness of clinical rooms to a high standard in accordance with national standards Maintain the practice register for recalls, reminders and follow up of test results Excellent communication and documentation skills Able to work as part of and contribute to a team environment Safety and quality and culture Actively contribute to the development of a culture consistent with the values of <<insert the employer>> Participate in the practice risk management and quality improvement processes Record incidents and near-misses in line with practice policy Practice duty of care including meeting practice standards and accountability Maintain patient and practice confidentiality at all times Ensure clinical governance processes are in place Actively contribute to the development of a culture consistent with the values of <<insert the employer>> Documentation requirements Training in CPR, undertaken within the past three years or as otherwise required by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia A current Criminal Record Screening A current Western Australian Driver’s License A current Working with Children Check Work rights in Australia or be eligible for such Professional standards The practice nurse will operate within all professional standards applicable including the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: Registration standards Professional Code of Conduct Guidelines Scopes of practice Position review This position will be reviewed in three months initially and then on an annual basis. Appointment factors The successful applicant will be required to: Undertake a pre-employment interview Provide appropriate references for contact as requested by the practice Participate in the practice orientation or induction program Participate in a performance appraisal process as required Hours of work The practice nurse will be required to work a <<insert hours per week>>. However, from time to time the practice nurse may be required to work reasonable additional hours, as necessary to fulfil the requirements of the position, or as requested by the employer. This may include working outside of business hours, during weekends and/or on public holidays. See also Practice Assist Fact Sheets: Employing a Nurse in the General Practice Setting Employment Contracts and Agreements Financial Incentives for Employing a Practice Nurse Sponsoring International Workers The Australian Government Fair Work Ombudsman Using a Recruitment Agency - What to Expect