Vacancies 2009
Advanced Practice Nurse or Sexual health nurse training position - Toowoomba
Family Planning Queensland (FPQ) is seeking applications from nurses interested in one of the following positions:
- Advanced Practice Nurse: to work part time in our Toowoomba centre. Part time hours of approximately 16 hours.
OR
- Sexual Health Nurse Clinical training position: Full time for 6 months with the option of ongoing part time work on completion of the training program. During the 6 months training program the successful applicant will be supported to undertake the FPQ Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health and other requirements to obtain sexual health endorsement with the Queensland Nursing Council (QNC)
Applications addressing selection criteria, with curriculum vitae including the names and contact details for two professional referees closes: 30 January 2009
For more information please contact:
Margot Kingston
Clinical Nurse Manager
Phone: (07) 32500259
Applications to:
Clinical Nurse Manager
Family Planning Queensland
PO Box 215
Fortitude Valley
QLD 4006
Or email clinicmanager@fpq.com.au
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
Our employees enjoy:
- The opportunity to work in an organisation that is positive and proactive in the community
- Very generous salary packaging
- Opportunity for training and skills development
- Family friendly employer
Position Objectives:
- 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
- Dctors 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, safer sexual practices and other sexual and reproductive health issues.
- 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.
- Participate in professional development and quality assurance activities.
- 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.
- Nurses employed in a clinical role at FPQ are required to undergo the 'Working with Children Check' administered by the Qld Commission for Children and Young People.
- Advanced practice nurse position. Preference given to applicants holding Sexual Health Nurse endorsement with QNC and/or Pap Smear authorisation. Must have Pap smear provider certificate.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Utilise the SHIP programme to produce quality data and efficient client management systems.
How to apply
Please include in your application:
- Short response to each selection criteria
- Curriculum Vitae
- Names of two (2) professional referees
Selection Criteria
Advanced Practice Nurse (part time)
To be successful, the applicant will need to demonstrate the following skills, abilities and attributes:
- Registration with the Queensland Nursing Council and current annual license certificate.
- Qualifications and experience in sexual and reproductive health nursing and demonstrated competency in sexual and reproductive health care at an advanced level
- Demonstrated commitment to maintain and update professional knowledge and skills to ensure clinical competency and willingness to participate in quality improvement activities.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary team.
- Willingness to participate in quality improvement and research activities.
Remuneration
APN pay scale level 2:1- 2:2 ($27.74 - $28.79/hr + super)
FBT exempt salary packaging available
9% Superannuation
Selection Criteria
Sexual Health Nurse - Clinical training position (Full time 6 months with option of part-time work on completion of the training program)
- Registration with the Queensland Nursing Council and current annual license certificate.
- Interest in developing skills in sexual and reproductive health nursing and demonstrated awareness of current sexual health issues
- Willingness to complete the FPQ Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health and other requirements to obtain sexual health endorsement with the Queensland Nursing Council (QNC) within a designated timeframe.
- Well developed interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary team
- Willingness to participate in quality improvement and research activities.
Remuneration
FPQ Nurse pay scale level 2.1 ($54818.19 + super)
FBT exempt salary packaging available
9% Superannuation