Nurse Practitioner

Care Medical Practice | Bassendean, WA

Position Details

Business: Care Medical Practice Pty Ltd

Position: Nurse Practitioner

Location: Bassendean, Western Australia – onsite

Reports to: Director / Practice Manager, with professional accountability under applicable clinical governance arrangements

Employment: Full-time

Key Relationships: General Practitioners, nursing staff, Practice Manager, reception team, allied health practitioners, specialists and pathology providers

Position Overview

Care Medical Practice is establishing a new independent general practice in Bassendean and is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join the clinical team on a full time basis.

The Nurse Practitioner will provide high-quality, patient-centred primary healthcare within their authorised scope of practice. The role will assess and manage patients independently where appropriate, while working collaboratively with General Practitioners and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated and accessible care.

The position will have an important role in supporting patient access, chronic disease management, preventative healthcare and the ongoing development of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history taking, examination and clinical evaluation.

- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic health conditions within the Nurse Practitioner’s authorised scope of practice.

- Develop, implement and review patient treatment and care plans.

- Prescribe medicines within endorsed scope of practice and applicable legislative requirements.

- Order and interpret appropriate pathology and diagnostic investigations.

- Refer patients to GPs, specialists, allied health practitioners and other healthcare services when clinically appropriate.

- Provide preventative healthcare, health screening, education and lifestyle advice.

- Support chronic disease management and continuity of care.

- Maintain accurate,



timely and comprehensive clinical records.

Collaborative Patient Management

- Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.

- Recognise clinical deterioration, complexity or presentations outside scope and escalate or refer appropriately.

- Participate in case discussions and multidisciplinary care where required.

- Support effective communication and continuity between practitioners and external healthcare providers.

Quality, Safety and Compliance

- Practise in accordance with NMBA standards, professional codes, applicable legislation and organisational clinical governance requirements.

- Maintain current AHPRA registration and Nurse Practitioner endorsement.

- Maintain required professional indemnity insurance, continuing professional development and professional credentials.

- Comply with privacy, infection prevention, medication safety and workplace health and safety requirements.

- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, incident reviews and accreditation activities.

- Contribute to the development and review of clinical policies, protocols and patient-care processes.

Practice Development

- Work with the Practice Manager and clinical team to establish effective Nurse Practitioner workflows within the current practice.

- Assist in developing chronic disease, preventative health and other Nurse Practitioner-led services.

- Contribute to patient education and community health initiatives.

- Support the practice in improving patient access and efficient use of the multidisciplinary clinical team.

Selection Criteria

Essential





- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse with endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner.

- Demonstrated experience providing advanced clinical assessment and patient management.

- Strong clinical decision-making and ability to practise autonomously within scope.

- Current knowledge of prescribing, pathology, diagnostics and referral requirements applicable to Nurse Practitioner practice.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centred approach.

- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary general practice team.

- Commitment to clinical governance, patient safety, privacy and continuous quality improvement.

- Current professional indemnity insurance or ability to obtain appropriate cover.

- Australian work rights.

Desirable

- Previous experience in Australian general practice, primary care or community health.

- Experience in chronic disease management and preventative health.

- Experience with Medicare billing and private practice Nurse Practitioner services.

- Familiarity with Best Practice, MedicalDirector or similar practice management software.

- Medicare provider and PBS prescriber numbers, or eligibility to obtain them for the position.

Key Outcomes

The Nurse Practitioner will be expected to:

- Provide safe, timely and high-quality patient care.

- Maintain appropriate clinical documentation and professional compliance.

- Develop effective working relationships with GPs and the wider practice team.

- Support chronic disease management and preventative healthcare programs.

- Contribute to patient access, practice efficiency and service development.

- Participate in quality improvement and accreditation activities.

Get in touch

Contact ••••@caremedicalpractice.com.au if you have any questions related to the role.

Anticipated opening: January 2027

Location: Bassendean, WA

Website: www.caremedicalpractice.com.au

📌 Nurse Practitioner (Bassendean)
🏢 Care Medical Practice
📍 Bassendean