ENROLLED NURSE – PRIMARY CARE

ENROLLED NURSE – PRIMARY CARE Pakenham Medical Clinic Location: 48 Main Street, Pakenham VIC 3810 Employment 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 modern medical practice conveniently located in central Pakenham.