Westmead Medical Centre is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Registered Nurse to join its healthcare team on a full-time basis.
The successful applicant will provide nursing care to patients attending the medical centre and work closely with general practitioners to support the delivery of protected, effective and patient-centred healthcare. The role involves patient assessment, clinical assistance, immunisation, wound management, chronic disease support and preventive healthcare.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patients' health conditions, obtain medical histories, measure vital signs and identify concerns requiring medical review.
- Assist general practitioners during consultations, examinations and minor clinical procedures.
- Administer authorised vaccinations and maintain accurate immunisation records.
- Provide wound care, change dressings and assist with post-surgical care.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments within the scope of practice and applicable authorisations.
- Support chronic disease management, including monitoring patients with diabetes, asthma and cardiovascular conditions.
- Educate patients about preventive healthcare, medication compliance and healthy lifestyle practices.
- Assist with women's health and antenatal nursing services.
- Monitor patients' clinical conditions, recognise deterioration and promptly escalates concerns to the treating practitioner.
- Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records and coordinate patient follow-ups.
- Implement infection prevention procedures and ensure clinical equipment and treatment areas are maintained appropriately.
- Liaise with general practitioners, pathology providers and other healthcare professionals to support continuity of care.
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor of Nursing or an equivalent recognised nursing qualification.
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia through Aphra.
- Minimum of three years of relevant post-qualification nursing experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of patient assessment, wound management, immunisation, medication administration and infection control.
- Strong communication, organisational and patient care skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with medical practitioners and other healthcare professionals.
What We Offer
- Full-time employment in a general practice environment.
- Annual salary of $80,000 plus superannuation.
- An opportunity to contribute to comprehensive primary healthcare and patient wellbeing.
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📌 Registered Nurse (Sydney)
🏢 Westmead Medical Centre
📍 Sydney
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