Helen Grainger

Primary Health Service for Children & Families from birth to age 5years

• Universal & focused assessments of babies, children & families in clinic & home settings, usually working independently.
• In conjunction with parents, used strength based planning to aid in optimal care & outcomes for clients.
• Using findings from assessments, discussed appropriate referrals with families, colleagues and manager.
• Able to recognise when parents or baby have urgent need for outside intervention and help, Mandatory reporting responsibilities
• Completed accurate & timely client records and service reporting requirements
• Discussed immunisation recommendations, common problems & issues with parents and discussed options for care.
• Gave appropriate anticipatory guidance regarding growth & development expectations for parents. nd implement interventions and management.
• Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
• Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.

Community & Emergency Nursing Service in remote area. Clinic & Community, Home & Ambulance locations

• Participated in 24 hr on call Service for Emergencies.
• Completed Nursing assessments in clinics, homes and community locations
• Planned individualised nursing care plans, collaborating clients, families, nursing & medical colleagues. Participated in Multidisciplinary meetings.
• Provided nursing care to clients, discussing their unique views & needs. Communicated changes & plans with other staff as appropriate, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Provided Authorised Nurse Immuniser service to the commuinty enabling excellant immunisation coverage.
• Responsible for critical vaccine management & storage. Provided education to staff & clients re immunisation and infectious diseases.

Statewide Emergency Vaccination Program with multiple satelite sites. Each with Team leader and between 4 & 20 staff.

Managing Nursing (RN/EN/AIN), Administration & Security Staff in Vaccination Clinic, fast pace environment.

• Managed Nursing (RN/EN/AIN), Administration & Security Staff in Vaccination Clinic, fast pace environment.
• Responsible for ensuring Clinic Vaccination Service is based on current vaccination evidence and Health Department protocols, ever changing information.
• Liaised with internal & external professionals, clients, families and government organisations.
• Reviewed & managed complex clients & complicated vaccination situations.
• Provided orientation and mentoring of new and less experienced staff members.
• Provided & supervised emergency care in response to adverse events
• Supported all staff to meet expected standards of care in their roles and encouraging a positive & cohesive workplace environment
• Reviewed & assessed updated vaccination information, guidelines & procedures and ensuring staff are aware
• Communicated with internal and external stakeholders including emails, messages and phone contacts.

Emergency Vaccination for Health Service & Emergency Services staff

• Covid 19 Vaccinations in urgent setting, able to discuss concerns, contraindications & recommendations with clients.
• Able to recognise & respond to emergency situations
• Completed paperwork, and advised clients re proof of vaccination.
• Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full
• Completed all mandatory education & kept up to date re new advice

See description above

Remote Community Nursing Service - Sole Nurse position

• Provided on call emergency service 24hrs
• Conducted individual & community assessments in clinic & community setting
• Conducted individual & community asse collaborating with GP & other Health care providers.
• Arranged evacuation for clients as appropriate, ensuring understanding by client.
• Maintained medication stock levels in centre including Webster packs for many clients.