3.4 Skills and experience required
Professional
• current authorisation to practice as a registered nurse or
enrolled nurse (RN Division 1 and Division 2 in Victoria).
• knowledge of the relevant AMNC National Competency
Standards for the registered and enrolled nurses
• (available
from the ANMC website www.anmc.org.au)
• evidence of continuing professional development
• CPR certificate or willingness to obtain certification within
specified time period following employment.
Generic
• ability to be self-directed and to work as part of a team
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• excellent organisational skills
• computing skills.
Other, depending individual practice requirements
• understanding of primary health care
• ability to undertake triage of clients
• ability and willingness to visit patients in their own homes
• knowledge of sterilisation, immunisation and
appropriate accreditation
• knowledge of accreditation requirements for
general practice
• knowledge of local allied health and community services
• previous experience or interest in patient education (eg,
diabetes, asthma, and wound management).
Previous experience and skills in the following areas can be useful in general practice nursing:
— accident and emergency
— diabetes education
— pathology
— aged care
— health promotion
— women’s health
— asthma education
— immunisation
— drug and alcohol
— CCU /ICU
— paediatrics
— rural and remote nursing
— community health
— operating theatre
— midwifery
— mental health
— school nurse
— counselling.
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