Practice Nurse (Skin) - Part Time or Casual
Job Type: Permanent position | Part time position
Job Description
About Us
Work where others holiday!
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Just minutes from the ocean, Flynns Beach Medical Centre and The Health Centre PMQ are up-to-date, 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 clear 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