Registered Nurse
- Provide nursing care to patients attending the medical centre.
- Assist general practitioners with consultations and clinical procedures.
- Administer vaccinations and support chronic disease management.
Position: Registered Nurse
Employer: Westmead Medical Centre
Location: 160 Bridge Road, Westmead, NSW 2145
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $80,000 per annum plus superannuationAbout the Role
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 safe, 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 escalate 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.
How to Apply
Interested applicants who meet the essential requirements are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and relevant nursing experience.
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