Enrolled Nurse in General Practice - Growth & Teamwork

Cairns Doctors; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cairns Doctors & Specialists on Barr Street is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our busy general practice in Cairns. You will work with 14 GPs and a wide range of allied health professionals, providing varied, hands-on care across many areas of general practice and procedural medicine.

Key responsibilities include chronic disease management, vaccinations, wound care, minor surgical assistance, ECGs, spirometry, and infection control.

Qualifications

• Enrolled Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Experience in general practice is desirable; we will support the right person.
• Positive, friendly and team-focused attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and patient-care skills.
• Willingness to learn and take on new experiences.

Responsibilities

• Chronic Disease Management including Care Plans, Health Assessments & Diabetes Cycle of Care
• ECG's & Spirometry
• Assisting doctors with minor surgical procedures
• Daily coordination of the treatment room, stock control and medical equipment maintenance
• Implementing and practicing infection control as per Accreditation Standards
• Assisting in skin excision procedures
• Vaccinations and immunisations
• Wound care and dressings
• UV skin treatments
• Driving medicals
• Mining medicals
• LED therapy
• Assisting with vasectomies

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient-care

Independent & collaborative

Education

Enrolled Nurse with current AHPRA registration

Job description

Cairns Doctors & Specialists on Barr Street is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our busy general practice in Cairns. You will work with 14 GPs and a wide range of allied health professionals, providing varied, hands-on care across many areas of general practice and procedural medicine.

Key responsibilities include chronic disease management, vaccinations, wound care, minor surgical assistance, ECGs, spirometry, and infection control.