Practice Nurse | Ballarat | Part Time

Forhealth; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

ForHealth Medical Centres Ballarat is seeking a Part Time Practice Nurse to join our experienced team of Nurses and General Practitioners, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Responsibilities include health assessments, administering vaccines, post-vaccination observations, triage of emergencies, assisting GPs with procedures, data management, wound care, and patient education to support goals.

The successful candidate will be AHPRA registered and either enrolled or registered as a

Qualifications

• AHPRA registered nurse or enrolled nurse with current practicing certificate.
• Experience in General Practice or acute care settings preferred.
• Strong organisational and time management skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform health assessments and vaccines administration.
• Provide post-vaccination observations and monitor patients.
• Triaging patients and prioritising emergencies.
• Assist GPs with minor procedures and manage patient data.
• Wound care including dressings and suture removal.
• Deliver health education to support patient goals.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Nursing registration (AHPRA)

Job description

The Company ForHealth Medical Centres is an industry leader in quality, accessible healthcare. We have a nationwide network of 70+ medical centres and 1300+ independent health practitioners. Our independent health practitioners offer their patients a lifetime of holistic care and provide 7+ million patient consultations annually. We are proudly part of the ForHealth Group.

The Role

We are looking for a Part Time Practice Nurse to join our Ballarat practice to be a key team member working collaboratively with an experience team of Nurses and General Practitioners, providing high quality and comprehensive care for all patients.

The Tasks

• Performing health assessments
• Administering vaccines
• Post vaccination observations and monitoring
• Triaging patients and prioritization of emergency situations
• Assisting GP with minor procedures
• Coordination, management, and maintenance of patient clinical data
• Wound dressings and removal of sutures
• Health education and coaching to support patients with achievement of their goals

The Successful Candidate

• AHPRA registered
• Enrolled or Registered Nurse
• Proven prior experience in General Practice or an acute setting
• Knowledge of Health Assessment is highly regarded
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Outstanding communication and customer service skills
• A passion for people and a personable approach

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of an outstanding work environment in a purpose and values-driven Company that invests in its people through training and development and internal promotion.