Lead Registered Nurse – GP Clinic, Full‑Time, Growth

Wyperfeld Medical Clinic; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Long-term stable full-time employment

Supportive and friendly workplace

Modern, well-equipped practice

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Job summary

Wyperfeld Medical Clinic (Doctors Taylors Lakes) is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to join our team on a full-time basis. You will lead day-to-day nursing care, work closely with General Practitioners and contribute to safe and efficient clinical services in our Taylors Lakes practice.

The successful candidate will hold AHPRA registration, have at least 2 years in general practice or primary care, and be proficient in immunisations, infection control, wound management and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in general practice, hospital or primary care.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Immunisation competency (or willingness to obtain).
• Sound knowledge of infection control, cold chain, Medicare item requirements.
• Must have experience with Best Practice clinical software.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent nursing assessment and care in collaboration with GPs.
• Perform triage and prioritise patients according to clinical need.
• Administer immunisations in line with guidelines and maintain AIR records.
• Undertake wound assessment and management including dressings and suture removal.
• Assist GPs with minor procedures and other clinical tasks.
• Coordinate chronic disease and GP management plans and health assessments.
• Administer medications and treatments per policy.
• Conduct ECGs, spirometry, patient observations and documentation.
• Oversee infection control, sterilisation and stock control.
• Support RACGP accreditation, audits and quality improvement.
• Supervise Enrolled Nurses and clinical staff.
• Lead health promotion and recall programs; conduct home and aged care visits as needed.
• Maintain professional communication and patient-centred service quality.

Skills

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Clinical assessment

Immunisation delivery

Infection control

Wound care

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

CPR/First Aid

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

Tools

Best Practice

Job description

Wyperfeld Medical Clinic (Doctors Taylors Lakes) is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to join our team on a full-time basis. You will lead day-to-day nursing care, work closely with General Practitioners and contribute to safe and efficient clinical services in our Taylors Lakes practice.

The successful candidate will hold AHPRA registration, have at least 2 years in general practice or primary care, and be proficient in immunisations, infection control, wound management and documentation.