General Practice Nurse

Corio Village Medical Practice; Geelong; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Casual loading

Flexible work arrangements

Ongoing training

Career advancement

Supportive team

Job summary

Corio Village Medical Practice in Geelong is seeking a General Practice Nurse to support doctors and patients across the healthcare journey. You will provide clinical nursing care, assist with examinations, and contribute to delivering patient-centered care in a collaborative team.

You must be registered with AHPRA and have at least 1 year in general practice, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a general practice or primary healthcare setting.
• Strong clinical nursing skills and range of nursing interventions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nursing care to patients, including injections, dressings, and other nursing interventions.
• Assist doctors with medical examinations and procedures.
• Conduct health assessments, screening tests, and chronic disease management programs.
• Educate patients on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-management strategies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and ensure compliance with medical practice protocols.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure seamless patient care.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance nursing knowledge and skills.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA

Job description

As a General Practice Nurse at Corio Village Medical Practice, you will play a vital role in assisting our doctors and supporting our patients throughout their healthcare journey. You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered healthcare in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clinical nursing care to patients, including administering injections, dressings, and other nursing interventions
• Assist doctors with medical examinations and procedures
• Conduct health assessments, screening tests, and chronic disease management programs
• Educate patients on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-management strategies
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and ensure compliance with medical practice protocols
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure seamless patient care
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance your nursing knowledge and skills

About you

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a general practice or primary healthcare setting
• Strong clinical skills and experience in a range of nursing interventions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients and collaborate effectively with the healthcare team
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and a desire to stay up-to-date with best practice in primary healthcare
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a flexible and adaptable approach
• Competitive hourly rate with casual loading
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Opportunities for ongoing training and career advancement
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

About us

Corio Village Medical Practice is a leading primary healthcare provider in the Geelong region, delivering comprehensive and personalised care to our diverse community. With a strong focus on patient-centered care, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our patients feel valued and supported throughout their healthcare journey.