Registered Nurse

Cairns Doctors; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cairns Doctors & Specialists on Barr Street is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our busy general practice and surgical support team. This role offers varied, hands-on work across chronic disease management, vaccinations, wound care, and in-clinic procedures alongside GPs, specialists and allied health professionals.

You will contribute to coordinated patient care in a team-based environment, bring excellent communication, and be committed to ongoing learning in a supportive medical centre in

Qualifications

• Registered/Enrolled Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Experience in general practice desirable, but we will support the right person.
• Positive, friendly and team-focused attitude.
• Ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and patient-care skills.
• Willingness to learn and take on new experiences.
• Enjoy working with people and being part of a close-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Chronic Disease Management including Care Plans, Health Assessments & Diabetes Cycle of Care.
• ECG's & Spirometry.
• Assisting doctors with minor surgical procedures.
• Daily co-ordination of the treatment room, stock control and medical equipment maintenance.
• Implementing and practicing infection control as per Accreditation Standards.
• Assisting in skin excision procedures.
• Vaccinations and immunisations.
• Wound care and dressings.
• UV skin treatments.
• Driving medicals.
• Mining medicals and LED therapy.
• Assisting with vasectomies.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient-care

Teamwork

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Education

Registered/Enrolled Nurse with current AHPRA registration

Job description

Your role will be varied, hands-on and rewarding, with opportunities to gain experience across many areas of general practice and procedural medicine. You will be working in a busy medical practice alongside 12 GPs, specialists and a wide range of allied health professionals, including a gynaecologist, dermatologist and surgeons. Our nursing team is made up of AINs, ENs and RNs, and we pride ourselves on working together as a team while also giving our nurses the opportunity to work independently and build their skills.

Key responsibilities

• Chronic Disease Management including Care Plans, Health Assessments & Diabetes Cycle of Care
• ECG's & Spirometry
• Assisting doctors with minor surgical procedures
• Daily co-ordination of the treatment room, stock control and medical equipment maintenance
• Implementing and practicing infection control as per Accreditation Standards
• Assisting in skin excision procedures
• Vaccinations and immunisations
• Wound care and dressings
• UV skin treatments
• Driving medicals
• Mining medicalsLED therapy
• Assisting with vasectomies

About you

• Registered/Enrolled Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Experience in general practice is desirable, but we are happy to support the right person
• A positive, friendly and team-focused attitude
• Ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and patient-care skills
• Willingness to learn and take on new experiences
• Someone who genuinely enjoys working with people and being part of a close-knit team

About us

Cairns Doctors & Specialists on Barr Street is a leading specialist medical practice dedicated to providing high-quality care to our patients. Our team consists of experienced General Practitioners, Specialists in gynaecology, dermatology, paediatrics offering comprehensive medical services. We are committed to a patient-centered approach and excellence in healthcare. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and committed Registered Nurse to join our friendly and supportive Medical Centre.We are a well-established, privately owned and busy General Practice in Cairns that prides itself on providing high quality care to our community.