Practice Nurse - EEN / RN

Providence Medical Warners Bay; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

You will be registered with AHPRA, have relevant general practice experience, strong assessment skills, and a collaborative, patient-centred approach.

Qualifications

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse (EEN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with AHPRA.
• Experience in general medical or surgical nursing.
• Strong clinical knowledge and practical skills in patient assessment and care delivery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively and prioritise patient care needs.
• Current understanding of infection control, health and safety, and privacy legislation.
• Professional approach to patient confidentiality and duty of care.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Desirable: Experience in primary healthcare or general practice nursing settings.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct patient care and clinical support under medical supervision within the primary healthcare setting.
• Conducting patient assessments and vital sign monitoring.
• Assisting with clinical procedures and wound care management.
• Administering medications and injections as per clinical protocols and legislative requirements.
• Maintaining accurate and timely patient records and documentation.
• Supporting health promotion and patient education initiatives.
• Maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment in accordance with infection control standards.
• Collaborating effectively with medical practitioners and other healthcare professionals.
• Managing general administrative tasks related to patient care and clinic operations.

Skills

Nursing registration

Clinical assessment

Time management

Infection control

Privacy & confidentiality

Communication

Teamwork

Professional development

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

Providence Medical Warners Bay – Warners Bay NSW

We are seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse to join our healthcare team in Warners Bay, NSW. This is an excellent opportunity for an Enrolled Nurse (EEN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to make a meaningful impact in a general medical and surgical nursing environment. You will work closely with medical practitioners and the broader clinical team to deliver high-quality patient care in a primary healthcare setting. This position offers the chance to develop your nursing practice whilst supporting patients across a range of medical and surgical conditions.

Key responsibilities

• Providing direct patient care and clinical support under medical supervision within the primary healthcare setting.
• Conducting patient assessments and vital sign monitoring.
• Assisting with clinical procedures and wound care management.
• Administering medications and injections as per clinical protocols and legislative requirements.
• Maintaining accurate and timely patient records and documentation.
• Supporting health promotion and patient education initiatives.
• Maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment in accordance with infection control standards.
• Collaborating effectively with medical practitioners and other healthcare professionals.
• Managing general administrative tasks related to patient care and clinic operations.

What we're looking for

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse (EEN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated experience in general medical or surgical nursing practice
• Strong clinical knowledge and practical skills in patient assessment and care delivery
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Proven ability to manage time effectively and prioritise patient care needs
• Current understanding of infection control, health and safety, and privacy legislation
• Professional approach to patient confidentiality and duty of care
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education
• Desirable: Experience in primary healthcare or general practice nursing settings