Position Description

This is a part time (hours negotiable) Practice Nurse role based at Chisholm Medical Centre.

The Practice Nurse will provide patient care, in areas of immunisations, baby check, IV iron infusion and other medicine administration, ear syringing, wound care and any other clinical duties in collaboration with the clinicians in the practice. They oversee Infection control measures to ensure that the practice adheres to the highest standard of Infection Control as set out by the RACGP standards.

The practice nurse also works collaboratively with clinicians, conducting Chronic Disease Management plans and Health Assessments which involves patient education on disease prevention, lifestyle modification, and self-management, as well as coordination of care with physicians, allied health professionals, and community services. The Practice Nurse will contribute to clinical documentation, quality improvement activities, and a culture of safety and respect for all patients.

Qualifications

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the appropriate regulatory body, and eligibility to practice in Canberra.
- Competent in patient education, health promotion, and holistic care planning focused on prevention and wellness.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to build trusted, long-term relationships with patients and families.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team,



while exercising autonomy and sound clinical judgment.
- Comfort with using electronic medical records and basic digital health tools.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous career development, and adherence to ethical and regulatory standards.
- ​Competency in these areas will be an advantaged and will be renumerated accordingly.
- Experience in General Practice preferred but not required
- Qualified candidates lacking in experience, but keen to learn and develop skills on the job are welcomed to apply.

Practice Description

The Chisholm Medical Centre is a medium sized mixed billing GP practice that has served the community of Tuggeranong and surrounding areas for the past 13 years. Previously under a multi-site organisation, the practice has been GP owned and operated over the last 5 years and continued to excel in the provision of quality holistic healthcare. Located in the local shopping centre, our practice is within 5 minutes of the Tuggeranong town centre and 20 -2 5 minutes of the Canberra Airport and CBD.

In addition to being supported by an experienced and youthful admin team, our clinicians enjoy ample free parking, nursing support as well as onsite pathology and allied health services. Our patient base is both large and socio-demographically very diverse resulting in a wide range of clinical presentations for our clinicians. In addition, we run a dedicated and thriving iron infusion clinic

📌 Practice Nurse (Canberra)
🏢 Chisholm Medical Centre
📍 Canberra