Practice Nurse - Orange Square Medical Centre

Orange Square Medical Centre; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange Square Medical Centre is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly, busy general practice team in Orange, NSW. You will perform nursing care, immunisations, wound care, health assessments and assist doctors with procedures.

The role requires AHPRA registration (RN or EN), CPR certification, immunisation credentials (or willingness to obtain), and strong communication as well as IT skills, including Best Practice software. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as an RN or EN.
• CPR certification current.
• Immunisation certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care in a general practice environment.
• Immunisations and maintaining Australian Immunisation Register records.
• Wound care, dressings, and suture removal.
• Health assessments and chronic disease management.
• ECGs, spirometry and other clinical procedures.
• Assist doctors with minor procedures.
• Cold-chain monitoring, infection control and stock management.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.
• Support accreditation and quality improvement activities.
• Provide patient education and follow-up care.

Skills

GP nursing skills

Immunisations

Wound care

Health assessments

ECGs & spirometry

Minor procedures support

Infection control

Records management

Quality improvement

Patient education

Education

AHPRA registration (RN/EN)

CPR certification

Immunisation certification or willing to obtain

Tools

Best Practice software

Job description

Orange Square Medical is seeking an experienced and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly, busy general practice team.

Key responsibilities

• Providing high-quality nursing care in a general practice environment
• Immunisations and maintaining accurate Australian Immunisation Register records
• Wound care, dressings and removal of sutures
• Health assessments and chronic disease management
• ECGs, spirometry and other clinical procedures
• Assisting doctors with minor procedures
• Cold-chain monitoring, infection control and stock management
• Maintaining accurate and confidential patient records
• Supporting accreditation and continuous quality improvement activities
• Providing patient education and follow-up care

About you

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse
• Previous general practice or primary healthcare experience is preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Immunisation certification or willingness to obtain it
• Strong communication, organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Sound computer skills; experience with Best Practice software is desirable
• A professional, respectful and patient-focused approach

About us

Orange Square Medical is a friendly, busy general practice committed to providing excellent patient care. The successful applicant will join a supportive and welcoming team. Training will be provided where required.

Practice Nurse - Orange Square Medical Centre • Orange, NSW, AU