Registered Nurse, Maternity Leave Cover, Dermatology Practice
Registered Nurse, Maternity Leave Cover, Supporting Dr Belinda Welsh
Complete Skin Specialists in Sunbury, Victoria, is seeking an exceptional Registered Nurse to join our team for a fixed-term part-time maternity leave cover, working 30 hours per fortnight. Experience within dermatology, cosmetic, plastic surgery, day procedures or a specialist clinical setting would be highly regarded.
This demanding but rewarding position will provide primary clinical support to Dr Belinda Welsh throughout her medical dermatology, cosmetic, surgical, laser and procedural practice.
The successful applicant will work closely with Dr Welsh to ensure consultations, procedures and treatment sessions are delivered safely, effectively and efficiently. While the role is primarily focused on supporting Dr Welsh, the successful applicant may also be required to assist other practitioners and the broader nursing team where operationally required.
Key responsibilities
Preparing patients, treatment rooms, equipment and documentation for consultations and procedures
Reviewing appointment lists and anticipating clinical and treatment requirements
Triaging patient appointments and clinical enquiries within the Registered Nurse's scope of practice
Taking relevant patient histories and providing patient education and aftercare
Supporting specialty dermatology consultations, skin checks and biologic reviews
Assisting with minor surgery, excisions, biopsies, wound reviews and suture removal
Providing wound and dressing management
Preparing and administering local anaesthetic or applying topical anaesthetic where appropriately trained, authorised and directed
Supporting CO2, Nordlys, Vbeam, Q-Switch, photodynamic therapy and other approved laser or light-based treatments
Assisting with patient positioning, cooling, comfort measures and smoke or plume extraction during procedures
Taking consistent clinical photographs and securely linking images to the patient's medical record




Escorting and preparing patients for consultation and providing Dr Welsh with a concise clinical handover
Observing, documenting and escalating changes in a patient's condition or response to treatment
Completing accurate clinical notes, treatment checklists and consent documentation
Ensuring clinical and treatment areas are appropriately prepared, cleaned and restocked
Cleaning, packaging and sterilising instruments in accordance with infection prevention requirements
Assisting with cosmetic injectable and hyperhidrosis treatment sessions
Drawing up and preparing injectable treatments where appropriately trained, authorised and directed
Assisting with cold-chain monitoring, clinical stock management, expiry checks and safety checks
Undertaking related clinical and administrative duties as directed by the Nurse Team Leader or Practice Management
About you
To be successful in this position, you will have:
Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
Current CPR certification
A current satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain them
Strong clinical assessment, documentation and infection prevention skills
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build genuine rapport with patients
A calm, warm and patient-focused approach
Strong attention to detail and the ability to anticipate the requirements of a busy specialist clinic
The ability to problem-solve, prioritise competing demands and remain composed in a high-volume and demanding clinical environment
The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Experience in dermatology, plastic surgery, skin cancer medicine, laser treatments, minor surgical procedures, wound care or clinical photography would be highly regarded. Experience using Genie or similar clinical software would also be advantageous.
Personality fit, communication style and the ability to develop a strong working relationship with Dr Welsh will be significant considerations for this appointment.
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📌 Registered Nurse, Maternity Leave Cover, Dermatology Practice (Melbourne)
🏢 Complete Skin Specialists
📍 Melbourne