Practice Nurses

UFS Healthcare; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development opportunities

Staff discounts on services

Friendly team environment

Purpose-driven organisation

Job summary

UFS Healthcare is seeking experienced Practice Nurses to join our Ballarat medical sites. You will provide clinical services alongside GPs, support patient care, triage, chronic disease management and health promotion in a friendly, values-driven team.

You must hold Division 1 RN with current AHPRA registration and have at least one year of post-graduate nursing experience, preferably in primary care. We value confidentiality and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Division 1 RN with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum of one year post-graduate nursing experience.
• Experience in primary healthcare or general practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services in collaboration with GPs and health professionals.
• Support patient care through triage, care planning, wound management and health screening.
• Contribute to quality improvement, compliance and efficient daily practice operations.
• Educate patients and manage recall/register systems for health promotion.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Triage

Wound management

ECG

Chronic disease management

Health screening

Patient education

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (RN)

Job description

• Employee Type Part-time


• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Contact Phone [phone]

Description

Join our friendly and supportive team at UFS Healthcare and make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of your community.

UFS Healthcare is a profit-for-purpose organisation with a strong social purpose. With more than 145 years of trusted healthcare service delivery, we are a mutual organisation that reinvests profits to benefit our members, patients and the wider community. Today, we operate 19 pharmacies, four medical centres, an urgent care clinic, optical services and dental services across western Victoria.

We are seeking experienced and motivated Practice Nurses to join our UFS Medical team across our Ballarat medical sites.

As a Practice Nurse, you will provide clinical services to practice patients in collaboration with GPs and other healthcare professionals. You will support patient care through clinical and administrative activities, including triage, care planning, chronic disease management, wound management, health screening, preventative procedures, patient education, recall and register systems, and health promotion. You will also contribute to quality improvement, compliance and efficient daily practice operations.

We currently have the following permanent part-time shift vacancies across our medical sites:

Doveton Street

Tuesdays 9 – 5:30pm

Fridays 9 – 5:30pm (x 2 shifts)

Sebastopol

To succeed in this role, you will be a qualified Division 1 Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration, professional indemnity cover and relevant experience in a primary healthcare or general practice environment. You will also bring:

• A minimum of one year post-graduate nursing experience.


• Competence in clinical duties such as triage, wound management, ECG, chronic disease management, aged care assessment, health screening and assisting with clinical procedures.


• Sound understanding of the general practice sector, Medical Benefits Schedule requirements and the broader health system.


• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work as part of a high-functioning team.


• A patient-focused approach, including a commitment to confidentiality, infection control, accreditation, compliance and safe clinical practice.


• A commitment to ongoing professional development and UFS Healthcare’s guiding principles.

What We Offer:

• Learning & Development opportunities to support your professional growth.


• Staff member discounts on pharmacy, dental and eyecare services.


• Friendly and supportive team environment with annual celebrations, recognition and reward for a job well done.


• The opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation that reinvests in the health of local communities.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are looking for an opportunity to use your nursing experience in a values-driven healthcare organisation, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultures, identities and abilities. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, we are here to support you.

Please note that interviews may commence before the closing date once a suitable pool of applicants has been identified.