Vacancies 2008
Advanced Practice Nurse - Cairns
Family Planning Queensland (FPQ) is a leading provider of sexual and reproductive health services to people in Queensland. FPQ offers clinical, education, training and information services from metropolitan and regional locations throughout the state. FPQ’s values apply to every area of the organisation and these are:
- Respect for others
- Social justice
- Ethical and professional practice
- Innovation
- Performance accountability
Expressions of interest are called for a part time position as Advanced Practice Nurse (16 hrs per week to cover maternity leave for a period up to 12 months) to work at the FPQ Carins centre. Registered nurses wishing to be considered should apply through an expression of interest. Please forward your CV and a brief summary of skills, knowledge and experience to:
Cairns Clinic Co-ordinator
Family Planning Queensland
37 McLeod Street
(PO Box 1678)
Cairns Qld 4870
or Email: cnsclinic@fpq.com.au
In your summary (maximum of 2 pages in total) please respond to the following;
- Evidence of your interest and skills in working in a sexual and reproductive health setting
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Ability to make a contribution to positive team dynamics plus the ability to work independently with minimal supervision as required.
Applications Close 5.00pm Monday, 12 May 2008. Employment to commence early June 2008
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Advanced Practice Nurse Position Objective
- To provide specialised nursing care and education and training in the area of reproductive and sexual health in accordance with advanced practice nursing standards and the philosophy of FPQ.
- To maintain efficient functioning of clinical sessions.
Responsible to
Clinic Coordinator
Collaborates with:
- Clinical Nurse Manager
- Senior Administration Officer
- Clinic Administration Officers
- Doctors and Nurses
Duties and Responsibilities
Service Delivery
- Provide a range of clinical services to clients attending FPQ clinics utilising a specialist body of knowledge and clinical expertise. Services include:
- Pap smears, STI screening, pelvic examination, breast checks and teaching BSE.
- Provide information/education in relation to STIs/HIV and safer sexual practices.
- Provide information/education on all methods of contraception.
- Administer and supply drugs in accordance with the FPQ Guidelines for Clinical Practice and the FPQ Health Management Protocols.
- Fitting, checking and instruction on the care and use of the diaphragm.
- Provide pregnancy testing and counselling including the facilitation of choices, pre-conceptual and fertility information.
- Provide information/education on general health issues such as, smoking, alcohol, drug abuse, immunisation, injecting drug use, diet and exercise.
- Manage the follow up and referral of clients, as appropriate, to medical officers within FPQ and to external health care providers.
- Prepare clients, equipment and clinical services assistance to the medical staff during IUD and other procedures.
- Provide information in sexual and reproductive health issues to clients, other professionals, community groups and the general public.
- Participate in professional development and quality assurance activities.
- Participate in FPQ research projects.
- Provide clinical training and supervision to health professionals undertaking clinical attachments in FPQ clinics.
Physical Environment/Resources
- Maintain a safe working environment within the clinic areas for staff and clients in conjunction with Workplace, Health and Safety guidelines.
- Maintain infection control standards within the clinic environment.
- Provide clinical support to the administration staff to ensure the efficient management of clinic services.
Other Conditions
- Evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B. Minimum requirement to commence employment will be the first vaccination having been undertaken and agreement to complete the vaccination course and provide evidence of immunity within 9 months.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Utilise the SHIP programme to produce quality data and efficient client management systems.
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Remuneration
APN pay scale level 1-2
FBT exempt salary packaging available
9% Superannuation