ENROLLED NURSE – PRIMARY CAREPakenham Medical Clinic
Location: 48 Main Street, Pakenham VIC 3810Employment 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 professional and compassionate patient care.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant's duties will include:- 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
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:- 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 up-to-date medical practice conveniently located in central Pakenham.
📌 ENROLLED NURSE – PRIMARY CARE (Melbourne)
🏢 PAKENHAM MEDICAL CLINIC
📍 Melbourne
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