Registered Practice Nurse (RN) – General Practice

- Cairnlea | Full-time, part-time and casual opportunities

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our friendly and supportive general practice team in Cairnlea VIC. We are looking for a nurse who enjoys working in primary healthcare, is confident managing a busy treatment room and is passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centred care.

About the Role

Working alongside our GPs, nurses and administration team, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day clinical operations of the practice.

Your responsibilities will include

- Immunisations and injections
- Wound care and dressings
- Venepuncture and pathology collection
- ECGs and other diagnostic testing
- Patient triage, observations and clinical assessments
- Chronic disease management and care planning
- Health assessments and preventative health activities
- Assisting GPs with minor procedures
- Patient education and health promotion
- Recall and reminder management
- Infection prevention and control
- Vaccine and cold chain management
- Maintaining treatment rooms, clinical equipment and stock
- Accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Supporting quality improvement and accreditation activities

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Current CPR certification
- Minimum one year of nursing experience in a GP clinic (desirable)
- Strong clinical assessment and treatment room skills
- Knowledge of immunisation schedules, infection control,



emergency response and chronic disease management
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A professional, reliable and patient-focused approach
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable Previous experience in general practice or community nursing will be highly regarded, along with:

- Immunisation accreditation
- Experience with Medical Director and Pracsoft
- Knowledge of Medicare and chronic disease management processes
- Experience with recalls and preventative health programs
- Additional training or qualifications in areas such as diabetes, asthma/spirometry or chronic disease management

Why Join? We offer the opportunity to work within an established, busy general practice with a diverse patient population and a cooperative healthcare team.

We offer:

- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Training and guidance for the right candidate
- Opportunity to develop your general practice nursing skills
- Exposure to a broad range of primary healthcare services
- Ongoing learning and career development opportunities
- Full-time, part-time and casual opportunities

Employment: Part-Time Award: Nurses Award 2020 (MA000034), with classification based on qualifications, experience and applicable Award provisions.

Apply Now

If you are an enthusiastic Registered Nurse looking to develop or continue your career in general practice, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your nursing experience and availability.

📌 Registered Practice Nurse – General Practice (GP) (Cairnlea)
🏢 Sentinel Medical
📍 Cairnlea