Practice Nurse - Merrindale Medical Centre

Merrindale Medical Centre; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrindale Medical Centre in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our general practice team on a casual basis. You will manage routine treatment-room duties, prioritise patient needs and work collaboratively with GPs, nurses and reception staff.

We value thoughtful, patient-centred care and are looking for a nurse with general practice experience who can deliver wound care, vaccinations, health assessments and ongoing chronic condition support within our team.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Previous nursing experience in Australian general practice.
• Confidence in core treatment-room duties.
• Sound clinical judgement with escalation when needed.
• Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• Collaborative approach with GPs, nurses and reception.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred nursing care within your scope of practice.
• Perform wound care, dressings and suture removal.
• Administer vaccinations and medications in accordance with qualifications, authorisation and practice protocols.
• Support vaccine management, cold-chain monitoring and infection prevention.
• Conduct health assessments and assist with chronic condition management and preventive care.
• Perform clinical observations, ECGs and other procedures within demonstrated competency.
• Assist GPs with minor procedures.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and support patient recalls and reminders.
• Monitor treatment-room supplies, equipment and emergency stock.

Skills

GP nursing experience

Effective communication

Time management

Clinical judgment

Collaboration

CPR certified

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

General practice software

Job description

Merrindale Medical Centre is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our welcoming general practice team on a casual basis.

Our practice is committed to providing thoughtful, patient-centred care that makes a meaningful difference to individuals and families in our community.

We are seeking a nurse with previous general practice experience who can confidently manage routine treatment-room duties, prioritise patient needs and work collaboratively with our GPs, nurses and reception team.

Key responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred nursing care within your scope of practice.
• Perform wound care, dressings and suture removal.
• Administer vaccinations and medications in accordance with qualifications, authorisation and practice protocols.
• Support vaccine management, cold-chain monitoring and infection prevention.
• Conduct health assessments and assist with chronic condition management and preventive care.
• Perform clinical observations, ECGs and other procedures within demonstrated competency.
• Assist GPs with minor procedures.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and support patient recalls and reminders.
• Monitor treatment-room supplies, equipment and emergency stock.

Essential requirements

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Previous nursing experience in Australian general practice.
• Confidence and competence in core treatment-room duties.
• Sound clinical judgement, including recognising and escalating concerns.
• Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• A reliable, respectful and collaborative approach.
• Current CPR certification and Australian working rights.

Desirable

• Accredited nurse immuniser qualification.
• Familiarity with general practice clinical software.
• Experience in health assessments, chronic condition management or spirometry.