We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our growing healthcare team at Sussex Doctors. You will collaborate with physicians and other staff to provide comprehensive care to patients, including taking vital signs, discussing symptoms, documenting health history, administering medications, and providing resources and guidance on managing medical issues at home. You are expected to demonstrate extensive knowledge of a range of illnesses, injuries, and to deliver compassionate, hard‑working care.
Responsibilities
- Immunisations and other injections
- Triage
- Wound management
- Chronic disease management
- ECGs
- Explain procedures to patients, providing support and reassurance
- Assist with care plans and shared health summaries
- Assist with telehealth consultations
- Assist doctors with clinical procedures and maintain clinical documentation
- Daily coordination of the treatment room: stock control, sterilisation, general maintenance and care of medical instruments and equipment
- Implement and practice infection control
- Assist with Reception and Practice Management duties
Qualifications & Skills
- Current AHPRA registration
- Excellent communication skills
- Enjoys working in a team environment
- Experience in an accredited General Practice workplace
- 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
Additional Requirements
- Current Police Check
- Current AHPRA registration
- Current Working with Children clearance
- Current First Aid/CPR certificate
- Immunisation Record
- Driving licence or photo ID