09 Aug
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WeCare Medical Group
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Brisbane
09 Aug
WeCare Medical Group
Brisbane
WeCare Medical Group Pty Ltd Location: Mt Ommaney, QLD **** Position: Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) Salary: $80,000 Full-time Our Business Established in April ****, WeCare Medical Group Pty Ltd operates WeCare Medical Centre in Mt Ommaney, Brisbane.
WeCare Medical Centre is a family-friendly general practice located inside Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre, providing healthcare services to the local community under one roof.
We are committed to providing qualified, holistic and patient-centred healthcare in a supportive and reliable medical practice environment.
Our services include general practice, family medicine, preventive healthcare, chronic disease management, skin cancer checks, women's health, immunisations, procedures and diagnostic tests.
As part of our continued commitment to patient care, we are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to support our doctors and patients with safe, compassionate and efficient medical practice nursing services.
Job Description: A Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) provides professional nursing care and clinical support to patients in a medical practice setting, including patient assessment, treatment-room procedures, immunisations, chronic disease support, health education, clinical documentation and follow-up care based on patients' clinical needs and practice requirements.
The Tasks for the position include: Assess patients' health needs by obtaining medical histories, recording observations, measuring vital signs and identifying issues requiring doctor review or follow-up care.
Provide clinical nursing care and treatment-room support in accordance with professional nursing standards, workplace procedures and patient care requirements.
Assist general practitioners with consultations, health assessments, chronic disease management, family medicine, preventive healthcare and patient follow-up.
Administer vaccinations and immunisations, including childhood, adult, influenza, COVID-19 and travel-related vaccines, while maintaining accurate records and safe cold-chain procedures.
Perform medical practice procedures and tests,
including wound dressings, removal of sutures, ECGs, spirometry, health checks and preparation for minor procedures.
Support doctors during minor surgery, skin cancer procedures, skin biopsies and other clinical procedures by preparing equipment, assisting during treatment and monitoring patients.
Coordinate communication between patients, general practitioners, allied health professionals, pathology providers, specialists and external organisations to support continuity of care in the general practice environment.
Provide patient education and advice on vaccination after-care, wound care, chronic condition management, medication use, preventive health and general wellbeing.
Assist with chronic disease care planning, recalls, referrals, follow-up appointments and communication with external healthcare providers.
Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records, including observations, treatment notes, immunisation records, care plans, recalls and correspondence.
Maintain infection prevention and control standards by cleaning, disinfecting and sterilising clinical equipment, instruments, treatment rooms and work areas.
Monitor clinical supplies, vaccines, consumables and emergency equipment, including stock rotation, expiry checks, ordering support and safe storage.
Liaise professionally with patients, families, doctors, allied health professionals, pathology providers, specialists and hospitals to support continuity of care.
Assist with clinical organisation and practice administration, including appointment preparation, patient recalls, treatment-room workflow and Medicare-related documentation support.
Respond appropriately to urgent clinical situations within scope of practice, including initial assessment, escalation to a doctor, basic emergency support and incident documentation.
Maintain current knowledge of nursing practice, registration requirements, privacy obligations, patient safety standards and medical practice procedures.
Skill Requirements: Holds current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Holds a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent recognised nursing qualification.
Previous experience as a Registered Nurse in a general practice, medical centre, primary healthcare, hospital or similar clinical setting is preferred.
Knowledge of general practice nursing duties, including immunisations, wound care, chronic disease support, health assessments and treatment-room procedures.
Understanding of infection control, sterilisation, cold-chain management, clinical safety and workplace health and safety requirements.
Ability to undertake clinical organisation and practice administration duties within a general practice setting, including recalls, care coordination, documentation and treatment-room workflow.
Ability to use medical practice software and maintain accurate electronic patient records.
Strong communication, time management, organisational and patient care skills.
Able to work professionally with doctors, patients, families, allied health professionals and external healthcare providers.
Be responsible, reliable, compassionate and able to work effectively as part of a clinical and administrative team.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy medical practice environment while maintaining patient safety and confidentiality.
Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant nursing experience and qualifications to ******************************.
Candidates must hold current nursing registration and have full working rights in Australia to be considered.
📌 Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) (Brisbane)
🏢 WeCare Medical Group
📍 Brisbane