Practice Nurse | Ballarat | Part Time

ForHealth Group; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

ForHealth Group is seeking a Part Time Practice Nurse for our Ballarat clinic to join a collaborative team of Nurses and General Practitioners. You will deliver high-quality care across vaccinations, health assessments, wound care, triage, and patient education.

The role emphasizes accurate data management, strong communication, and a personable approach in a purpose-driven healthcare organization committed to developing its staff.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registered Enrolled or Registered Nurse and eligible to practice in Australia.
• Experience in General Practice or acute settings is preferred.
• Knowledge of Health Assessment is highly regarded.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform health assessments for patients.
• Administer vaccines and monitor post-vaccination status.
• Triaging patients and prioritising emergencies.
• Assist GP with minor procedures.
• Coordinate and maintain patient clinical data.
• Manage wound dressings and suture removal.
• Provide health education and coaching to patients.

Skills

Health assessments

Vaccinations

Triage

Data management

Wound care

Health education

Communication

Time management

Customer service

People skills

Education

AHPRA nursing registration

General Practice/acute experience

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.

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