Registered Nurse – Specialist Scar Clinic (Part-Time)

The Registered Nurse supports the clinical team in delivering safe, high-quality patient care. The role focuses on preparing for and assisting with clinical procedures, supporting patients before and after treatment, maintaining clinical areas and equipment, clinical photography and documentation, and supporting the clinic's research activity. This is primarily a supporting clinical role. The Registered Nurse works under the direction of the treating doctors and does not independently perform scar treatments. Over time, and subject to training, demonstrated competency and appropriate delegation, the role may develop to include selected procedural treatments.

Key responsibilities

- Provide minor wound care and dressings, monitor wound healing and **escalate** concerns to the treating doctor.
- Set up, assist with and clean up after minor surgical and procedural treatments, maintaining aseptic technique.
- Explain pre- and post-treatment care instructions to patients, check their understanding and answer questions within nursing scope.
- Recognise and promptly Elevate patient concerns, adverse events or deterioration.
- Clean, prepare and check clinical equipment, including laser devices, in line with manufacturer instructions and clinic protocols.
- Comply with NSW laser safety requirements and complete a recognised laser safety course, arranged and funded by the clinic if not already held.
- Manage patient turnover between appointments, including changing linen and cleaning and preparing treatment rooms.
- Maintain infection prevention and control standards,



including reprocessing and stock checks of clinical consumables.
- Take standardised clinical photographs, including 3D imaging, and upload them to the patient record.
- Document nursing care and patient interactions accurately and promptly in Xestro.

About you

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA, without conditions.
- Sound knowledge of aseptic technique, wound care principles and infection prevention and control.
- Clear, warm and qualified communication with patients, including patients who may feel anxious or self-conscious about their scars.
- Accurate clinical documentation and confidence with electronic medical records.
- Reliability, attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a small multidisciplinary team.
- A willingness to learn and to develop new clinical skills.
- Current CPR certification.
- Working With Children Check.
- Immunisation status in line with NSW Health requirements for healthcare workers.

About us

Scarless The Clinic is a specialist multidisciplinary centre dedicated to the comprehensive assessment and management of scars, including pathological (hypertrophic and keloid), burn, traumatic, surgical, radiation-related and complex contracture scars. Our service combines conservative rehabilitation, advanced technologies, reconstructive surgery, adjunctive radiotherapy and multidisciplinary care to optimise tissue quality, improve comfort, restore function, and support long-term recovery. We are committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care while continually refining our clinical pathways through innovation and quality improvement.

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📌 Clinical Nurse (Sydney)
🏢 Scarless - The Clinic
📍 Sydney