Description:
ABOUT US
Proudly Australian, Sonic HealthPlus is the largest provider of corporate medicine in the country. With a national network of wholly owned metropolitan and remote clinics, we deliver Occupational Health, General Practice and integrated medical, paramedical and wellness services to both large and small corporate and community groups.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you a dedicated and compassionate Nurse ready to take your career to the next level? We're looking for exceptional Defence Force Recruiting (DFR) Nurse Officers to play a vital role in shaping the future of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
The successful candidate will be based in Albury, NSW and will be able to commit to a permanent part-time role.
DUTIES
As a Nurse Officer, you will be a cornerstone of our team, responsible for conducting preliminary assessments and providing guidance to Medical Screeners.
Your role will encompass:
- Conduct telephone vetting: Review online medical history questionnaire and extract additional information while taking notes in the online medical records system.
- Medical file reviews
- Archive record identification and requests
- Extant reports requests as needed
- Ensuring all preliminary assessment information is entered accurately into the electronic health record
- Monitoring & maintaining equipment used during preliminary assessments
- Follow established policy and procedures within a well-defined Defence framework
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
As the successful candidate, you will be a Registered Nurse with current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) together with the following:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Sharp eye for detail
- Ability to navigate electronic health records/systems and other relevant ICT systems
- Minimum 3 years' broad medical experience in a health system comparable to Australia
- Experience within a Defence or on-base setting or in the delivery of pre-employment medicals would be highly desirable.
- Current Working With Children Check
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAD009) certification.
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian Citizen and hold or have the ability to maintain an AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance.
WHY JOIN US?
- Rewarding opportunity in being part of shaping Australia's future of defence
- APNA Corporate Membership for permanent nurses
- Ongoing training and development
- Stable, reputable national healthcare provider (part of the global Sonic Healthcare)
- Paid parental leave
- Numerous discounts including travel, gym membership and health insurance options
- Novated Leasing
- Discounted fees for various medical services e.g. pathology, radiology and travel health
- Employee Assistance Program
- Focus on corporate social responsibility e.g. fundraising, supporting community events
Subject to eligibility criteria
CULTURE
At Sonic HealthPlus we offer a positive workplace culture, close team networks and a supportive work environment. We encourage our employees to have an enjoyable and rewarding career with an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and encourages social and cultural diversity. We strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
As part of our pre-employment process, preferred candidates must provide a National Police Clearance conducted within the last 3 months
Short listing for this position will commence immediately. You are encouraged to apply promptly as applications will close when suitable applicants are obtained.