Practice Nurse

Culcairn Mediclinic; Culcairn; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and support

Career development

Supportive team

Job summary

Culcairn Mediclinic is seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in our rural clinic.

You will work with GPs to perform immunisations, wound care, chronic disease management, health assessments and assist with minor procedures, while maintaining infection control and accurate electronic health records.

Applicants must hold AHPRA registration, current First Aid/CPR, full working rights in Australia and be available for at least 24 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration is required.
• Full working rights in Australia.
• Experience as a Practice Nurse or in a primary care setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.
• Compassionate, patient-centred care.
• Proficiency with medical software and EHR.
• Current First Aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Immunisations and wound care.
• Chronic condition management.
• Health assessments.
• Assisting with minor procedures.
• Cold chain management and infection control.
• Patient education and triage.
• Health promotions.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Autonomous working

Team collaboration

Education

AHPRA registration

First Aid & CPR certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Medical software

Job description

In this key role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care and support to our patients, working closely with our GPs to ensure the best possible health outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Immunisations and wound care
• Chronic condition management
• Health assessments
• Assisting with minor procedures
• Cold chain management and infection control
• Patient education and triage
• Health promotions

What we're looking for

• A current AHPRA registration
• Full working rights in Australia
• Experience working as a Practice Nurse or in a similar primary care setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, doctors and staff
• Strong clinical skills and the ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively
• A compassionate, patient-centred approach to nursing care
• Proficiency in using medical software and electronic health records
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Up to date with immunisations
• Available to work a minimum of 24 hours per week

What we offer

• Competitive salary and generous benefits package
• Training and support
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

About us

Culcairn Mediclinic is an innovative community healthcare provider, dedicated to delivering quality care to patients in Culcairn and surrounding communities. With a strong focus on patient-centred care, we are committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of our community.

Join our dynamic and compassionate team and make a genuine difference in the lives of our patients.