Vacancies 2011

Advanced practice nurse (24 hours/week)- 12 months position

Are you interested in working for a dynamic community based organisation and using or further developing your skills in sexual reproductive health?

The 24 hour per week position will be based in the Brisbane and/or Ipswich clinics, negotiable with the successful applicant.

Further information:

Alyson Alway
Phone: (07) 3250 0214
e-mail: bneclinic@fpq.com.au

or

Jacqui McLellan
Ph: (07) 3250 0226

Send applications addressing selection criteria, with curriculum vitae including the names and contact details for two professional referees to:

statewide@fpq.com.au or mail to

Torie Dodd
Family Planning Queensland
100 Alfred Street
Fortitude Valley
QLD 4006

Applications close : 5pm Monday 14 March 2011 .

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

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Position Objective

• To provide specialised nursing care, education and training in the area of sexual and reproductive 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:

• 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, 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 Protocol.
• 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, smo king, 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.

Selection Criteria

Essential -

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Recent experience in nursing role relevant to sexual reproductive or womens health.
• Pap smear provider qualification.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintain and update professional knowledge and skills to ensure clinical com pete ncy 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.
• An understanding of contemporary human resource management issues including:
  • Workplace health and safety
  • Equal employment opportunity
  • Anti-discrimination practices and behaviors as applied in the working environment.

Desirable –

• Qualifications and experience in sexual and reproductive health nursing and demonstrated com pete ncy in sexual and reproductive health care at an advanced level
• Sexual & Reproductive Health Nurse authorisation and Queensland Pap Smear provider authorisation.

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Remuneration

FPQ Nurse pay scale level 2:1 - 2:2 $32.78 to $32.99 per hour.

FBT exempt salary packaging available

9% Superannuation

How to apply

Please include in your application:

• Short response to each selection criteria
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• Names of two (2) professional referees