We are currently seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners to join our clients primary care team and support our General Practitioners in providing care to patients residing in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs).
This role will see the successful candidate:
- work collaboratively with our Senior Medical Officer and General Practitioners and ensure the highest level of care is provided to our patients and reduce hospital admissions.
- triaging incoming requests from the RACFs allocated to you and conducting weekly onsite visits.
- coordinate care between GPs, aged care staff, residents, and families ensuring continuity of quality care.
- provide primary care services which may include:
- taking medical history
- undertaking clinical examination
- arranging any necessary investigations
- implementing a management plan
- providing appropriate preventive health care
- contribute to health assessments and medication management for new resident admissions.
- prepare annual health assessment reviews for existing residents.
- conduct regular reviews and follow ups with aged care residents through professional attendance.
- there may be opportunity to work from home once relationships with the nursing homes and patients are established.
Location - Dubbo - One day of work per week
- Condobolin - One day of work per week
- You will be reimbursed for your travel time and petrol.
- is registered with AHPRA and endorsed as a Nurse Practitioner.
- is presently permitted to work in Australia.
- is able to apply for a Medicare provider number.
- must have their own professional indemnity insurance (a copy of your policy must be provided to Ardent Medical for record purposes).
- a great attitude and able to work in collaboration with our Senior Medical officer.
- is committed to the company and a team player.
- has basic computer knowledge and good social / communication skills.