Registered Nurse & Admin
Canberra Obstetric
Job Description
The Registered Nurse will work flexibly between nursing and administrative duties according to patient needs, clinical workload and operational requirements. This is a combined nursing and administration position. The balance between clinical nursing duties and administrative duties may vary from day to day depending on patient bookings, clinical requirements, staffing levels and the operational needs of the practice.
Key responsibilities
Provide nursing care to patients within their level of competence and scope of practice
Assess patients and undertake appropriate clinical observations, including vital signs
Assist medical practitioners with consultations, examinations and clinical procedures
Prepare patients, clinical rooms and equipment for consultations and procedures
Undertake cannulation and assist with intravenous therapies and infusions where appropriately trained and competent
Monitor patients during and following treatments and procedures
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Follow infection prevention and control requirements
Answer telephone calls and respond to patient enquiries
Book, confirm and reschedule patient appointments
About you
Appropriate training and competence for cannulation and intravenous therapies where required
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