Registered Nurse - General Practice

Appletree Family Practice; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Appletree Family Practice in Charlestown NSW is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our general practice team on a permanent part-time basis.

You will work with our doctors and nursing staff to provide patient-centred care, including wound care, vaccinations, ECGs and health assessments, while supporting infection control and safe clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Previous nursing experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong communication, organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Availability to work Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
• Immunisation qualifications or experience highly regarded but not essential.
• Immunisation training and ongoing professional development supported by the practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment room nursing care including wound management, dressings, suture removal and iron infusions.
• Administer vaccinations and maintain cold chain compliance.
• Perform ECGs, spirometry and other clinical assessments.
• Assist with chronic condition management plans and health assessments.
• Support GPs with minor procedures and patient care.
• Manage patient recalls, follow-ups and clinical documentation.
• Maintain infection control and patient safety standards.
• Contribute to smooth day-to-day operation of the treatment room.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Availability Wed-Fri

Education

RN registration (AHPRA)

Tools

Best Practice software

Job description

Registered Nurse - General Practice | Part-Time

Appletree Family Practice - Charlestown NSW

About Us

Appletree Family Practice is a well-established, GP-owned medical practice in Charlestown, committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care.

We pride ourselves on our friendly, supportive team environment, where our doctors, nurses and administration staff work closely together to provide excellent care to our local community.

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our nursing team on a permanent part-time basis, working Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

About the Role

This is a varied and rewarding general practice nursing position, working alongside our experienced nursing team and general practitioners.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing treatment room nursing care, including wound management, dressings, suture removal and iron infusions.

• Administering vaccinations and maintaining cold chain compliance.

• Performing ECGs, spirometry and other clinical assessments.

• Assisting with chronic condition management plans and health assessments.

• Supporting GPs with minor procedures and patient care.

• Managing patient recalls, follow-ups and clinical documentation.

• Maintaining high standards of infection control and patient safety.

• Contributing to the smooth day-to-day operation of the treatment room.

About You

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and motivated Registered Nurse who enjoys working in a collaborative general practice environment.

Essential Requirements

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.

• Previous nursing experience.

• Current CPR certification.

• Strong communication, organisational and time management skills.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Availability to work Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Previous general practice nursing experience, immunisation qualifications or experience, familiarity with Best Practice software, chronic condition management and health assessments would be highly regarded but are not essential.

We are happy to support the successful applicant with immunisation training and further professional development where required.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.

• A well-established practice with experienced GPs and nursing colleagues.

• A varied nursing role with opportunities to develop your skills.

• Consistent part-time hours across three days each week.

• A positive workplace that values teamwork, professionalism and quality patient care.