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We require casual health professionals registered with AHPRA to carry out workplace surveillance COVID-19 testing.
Workplace COVID-19 Tester, Job Ref: 1165106
Location: Tamworth, NSW
Salary: up to $50 per hour + super. Dependent on qualification.
We require casual health professionals registered with AHPRA to carry out workplace surveillance COVID-19 testing in Tamworth, NSW. We also require suitably qualified and experienced non AHPRA registered assistance (AIN, PCA etc). Comprehensive training will be provided on procedure, protocols and the software system.
Please quote job reference: 1165106
A little about the role:
As a Registered health professional, you will use your empathetic, caring and community focused nature to support each workplace/site to conduct daily surveillance COVID-19 testing on their workforce. You will be able to work efficiently, autonomously and collaboratively. Your team will vary from location to location so you may be the sole health professional or part of a larger team. Non AHPRA registered staff may assist under your direction.
AHPRA registered health professions that can work as a workplace Covid-19 tester are as follows:
1. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practice
2. Dental (not including dental therapist, dental hygienist, dental prosthetist or oral health therapist)
3. Medical
4. Medical radiation practice
5. Nursing – Registered Nurse (RN), Enrolled nurse (EN) or Enrolled Endorsed Nurse (EEN)
6. Midwifery
7. Occupational therapy
8. Optometry
9. Pharmacy
10. Physiotherapy
11. Podiatry
12. Psychology
We also require non AHPRA registered assistants that are qualified:
13. Assistance in Nursing (AIN’s)
14. Personal Care assistants (PCA’s)
15. Generally you need to have experience in Correct use of PPE and infection control, with relevant certificates.
Duties you will be responsible for:
16. Performing tests by taking nose and throat specimen samples on workers
17. Handle testing equipment
18. Entering data and coordinating test result by using state of the art software
19. Work as a part of the team with fellow nurses
20. Follow infection control protocols and carry out hand hygiene after each employee
Essential Criteria:
21. Competent in doffing and donning PPE
22. Registered with AHPRA
23. Certificates in infection control and hand hygiene
24. Current CPR certificate
25. Proof of current immunisation, including current year flu vaccination
26. National Police check (Conducted within 12 months)
27. Proof of Working Rights for Australia
28. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits:
29. Above award pay rates
30. Flexible hours
31. Weekly payroll
32. Great opportunity to acquire new skills
33. Cooperative working environment
34. Comprehensive training provided
Invitations are now open to apply for this incredible position today. Terry is available to discuss this role in the strictest of confidence.