Registered Nurse

Doctors&Co; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Doctors and Co. in Ballarat is seeking a highly capable Registered Nurse to join our healthcare team. You will collaborate with physicians to monitor vital signs, discuss symptoms, document health history, administer medications, and guide patients on managing health issues at home.

A supportive, patient-centered approach is essential. The successful candidate will handle immunisations, triage, wound care, chronic disease management, ECGs, and telehealth support while maintaining clinical

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration is required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Enjoys working in a team environment.
• Experience in accredited General Practice is preferred.
• Careful and collaborative approach to patient care.
• Sense of urgency, compassion and professionalism.
• Proven multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.
• Knowledge of care plans and health assessments is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Immunisations and injections.
• Triage and patient assessment.
• Wound management.
• Chronic disease management.
• ECGs.
• Explain procedures and provide patient support.
• Assist with care plans and shared health summaries.
• Assist with telehealth consultations.
• Assist doctors with clinical procedures and maintain documentation.
• Daily coordination of the treatment room: stock control, sterilization, maintenance.
• Infection control practices.
• Assist with reception and practice management duties.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Infection control

Documentation

Education

RN qualification

AHPRA registration

Job description

About Us

At Doctors and Co., we are dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of our community through exceptional medical care. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare solutions tailored to our patients' needs. As a leading healthcare provider in Australia, we pride ourselves on our compassionate approach, cutting-edge treatments, and a patient-centric ethos. Our team at Ballarat Doctors is driven by a shared commitment to excellence and innovation in the medical field.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our growing healthcare team at Ballarat Doctors. You will collaborate with physicians and other staff to provide the most comprehensive care possible to our patients. With each patient, you will take vital signs, discuss their symptoms, document your health history, administer medications, and provide resources and information on how to manage their medical issues at home. Our ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of a variety of illnesses and injuries as well as a compassionate and hard-working attitude.

The chosen candidate will provide quality care to a diverse mix of patients through:

• Immunisations and other injections,
• Triage
• Wound management
• Chronic disease management
• ECGs
• Explain procedures to patients, providing them with support and reassurance.
• Assisting with care plans and shared health summaries
• Assisting with telehealth consultations.
• Assist doctors with clinical procedures and maintain clinical documentation.
• Daily co-ordination of the treatment room: stock control, sterilization, general maintenance and care of medical instruments, and equipment
• Implementing and practicing infection control
• Assist with Reception and Practice Management duties.

Do you have the qualities that we are looking for?

• Current AHPRA registration
• Excellent communication skills
• Enjoys working in a team environment
• Working experience in an accredited General Practice environment
• A caring and collaborative approach to patient care
• A sense of urgency, compassion and professionalism
• Proven multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills
• Use of Best Practice programs preferred
• Experience and knowledge of care plans and health assessments
• Assist doctors with clinical procedures and maintain clinical documentation.

In addition, the candidate must also provide the following;

• Current Police Check
• Current AHPRA registration
• Current Working with Children clearance
• Current First Aid/CPR certificate
• Immunisation Record
• Driving licences or photo ID
• Job Type: Full-Time