Practice Nurse – Armidale NSW

HealthcareLink Pty Ltd.; Armidale; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accommodation

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

HealthcareLink Pty Ltd. in Armidale, NSW, is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse for a 2-month casual contract to support a rural community clinic.

The role offers free accommodation and travel reimbursement with immediate start. You will work closely with a local team to deliver essential health services, immunisations, venepuncture, and education, while contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Proven experience as a Registered Nurse across diverse clinical settings.
• Proficiency in venepuncture and cannulation.
• Current and valid CPR Certificate.
• Nurse Immuniser certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, and ongoing evaluation.
• Administer immunisations.
• Perform venepuncture and cannulation with confidence.
• Provide health education and promotion to individuals and the community.
• Support chronic disease management and preventative health initiatives.
• Collaborate with GPs and other health professionals to ensure seamless patient care.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives within the practice.

Skills

Registered Nurse

CPR Certified

Immuniser Certification

Job description

Job Type: Contract position | Casual position

Job Description

Be the Heart of Healthcare in Armidale! Are you a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse ready to take on a flexible, high-impact role in rural healthcare? We have an exciting opportunity in Armidale, NSW , offering free accommodation , reimbursed travel , and casual rates .

This role is available immediately for 2 months , with the possibility of extension . Benefits: Free accommodation provided

Travel expenses reimbursed Casual rates Immediate start

2-month contract with potential extension

About the Role

As a Practice Nurse, you will work closely with the local team to provide essential healthcare services to the community.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, and ongoing evaluation.
• Administering immunisations.
• Performing venepuncture and cannulation with confidence.
• Providing health education and promotion to individuals and the community.
• Supporting chronic disease management and preventative health initiatives.
• Collaborating with GPs and other health professionals to ensure seamless patient care.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential patient records.
• Contributing to continuous quality improvement initiatives within the practice.

What We're Looking For

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Proven experience as a Registered Nurse across diverse clinical settings.
• Proficiency in venepuncture and cannulation.
• Current and valid CPR Certificate.
• Nurse Immuniser certification.

Highly Desired (but not essential):

• Experience in rural or remote healthcare.
• Previous experience in general practice or community health.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Why Armidale?

Armidale is a vibrant regional city in northern New South Wales, known for its educational institutions, cultural heritage, and welcoming community. Nestled among stunning landscapes, it offers a perfect balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle, with essential services, cafes, local markets, and plenty of recreational activities.