Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
ENROLLED NURSE – PRIMARY CARE Pakenham Medical Clinic Location: 48 Main Street, Pakenham VIC **** Employment Type: Full-time, ongoing Hours: 38 ordinary hours per week, plus reasonable additional hours as required Salary: $79,800 per annum + superannuation About Pakenham Medical Clinic Pakenham Medical Clinic is a well-established and busy general medical practice providing high-quality, patient-centred healthcare to individuals and families in Pakenham and surrounding communities. We are seeking a qualified, motivated and compassionate Enrolled Nurse (EN) to join our friendly and supportive clinical team on a full-time basis.
About the Role The Enrolled Nurse will work closely with our General Practitioners, nursing staff and other members of the practice team to provide high-quality nursing care within the employee's professional scope of practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Enrolled Nurse who enjoys working in primary care/general practice and is committed to providing skilled and compassionate patient care.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Providing high-quality nursing care within the scope of practice of an Enrolled Nurse;
Assisting General Practitioners with patient consultations, examinations and clinical procedures;
Performing treatment-room duties and assisting with clinical procedures;
Undertaking wound assessment, dressing and ongoing wound management;
Assisting with immunisations and vaccinations within the nurse's authorised scope of practice;
Performing ECGs and other appropriate basic clinical assessments;
Assisting General Practitioners with patient health assessments and chronic disease management;
Supporting infection prevention and control procedures and maintaining appropriate clinical standards;
Maintaining accurate,
timely and confidential clinical documentation and patient records;
Providing patient education and health-promotion information;
Monitoring patients and reporting relevant changes or clinical concerns to the supervising Registered Nurse and/or General Practitioner;
Assisting with the efficient day-to-day operation of the treatment room;
Maintaining patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality at all times; and
Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, administrative staff and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated patient care.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
A Diploma of Nursing or an equivalent recognised nursing qualification;
Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia through AHPRA;
Appropriate clinical knowledge and skills to practise safely as an Enrolled Nurse;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team;
Good organisational and time-management skills;
Commitment to patient-centred care and maintaining high professional and clinical standards; and
Ability to maintain accurate clinical records and patient confidentiality.
Previous experience in general practice or primary care will be highly regarded. However, Enrolled Nurses with relevant clinical experience and a strong interest in developing their career in primary care are encouraged to apply.
What We Offer
Annual salary of $79,800 plus superannuation;
Full-time, ongoing employment;
38 ordinary hours per week, plus reasonable additional hours as required;
A supportive and friendly clinical working environment;
Opportunity to work alongside experienced General Practitioners and nursing professionals;
Exposure to a broad range of primary-care nursing duties;
Opportunities to further develop primary-care nursing skills; and
A modern medical practice conveniently located in central Pakenham.
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📌 Enrolled Nurse – Primary Care (Melbourne)
🏢 Pakenham Medical Clinic
📍 Melbourne
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