Practice Nurse (Skin) - Part Time or Casual

Job Type: Permanent position | Part time position

Job Description

About Us

Work where others holiday!

?? Just minutes from the ocean, Flynns Beach Medical Centre and The Health Centre PMQ are modern, community-focused clinics in beautiful Port Macquarie. We're seeking a motivated Practice Nurse- Skin (RN) to join our team.

Position Purpose

The Practice Nurse – Skin is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care within a primary care setting, with a focus on skin cancer prevention, early detection, and procedural support. The role supports medical practitioners in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of skin conditions, while promoting patient education and preventive health strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

- Undertake comprehensive skin assessments, including full-body skin checks (within scope of practice and under GP direction)
- Assist in the identification and documentation of suspicious lesions and skin abnormalities
- Perform dermoscopy assistance and clinical imaging where appropriately trained
- Provide wound care management, including dressings and suture removal
- Administer medications and vaccines in accordance with legislation, protocols, and competency
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical documentation in line with medico-legal requirements

Procedural Assistance





- Prepare patients and clinical rooms for skin procedures (biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy)
- Assist medical practitioners during procedures using aseptic technique
- Ensure correct handling, labelling, and dispatch of pathology specimens
- Monitor patients pre- and post-procedure and respond to clinical deterioration if required

Patient Education & Preventive Health

- Educate patients on sun protection, skin cancer awareness, and self-examination techniques
- Support national and practice-based preventive health initiatives
- Provide explicit pre- and post-procedure instructions and follow-up care advice

Care Coordination & Administration

- Manage recall and reminder systems for results, follow-ups, and routine skin checks
- Liaise with pathology providers and ensure timely follow-up of results
- Support telehealth and digital health systems, including secure data handling
- Contribute to efficient patient flow and appointment coordination

Infection Prevention & Control

- Adhere to infection prevention and control policies consistent with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Standards for
- Maintain sterilisation processes and equipment in accordance with Australian guidelines
- Ensure clinical areas are clean, stocked, and compliant with accreditation requirements

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📌 Practice Nurse (Skin) - Part Time or Casual (Port Macquarie)
🏢 HealthcareLink Trust
📍 Port Macquarie