Practice Nurse

About Us

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse (Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse) to join our team! This role will join our multi-disciplinary team based at SmartClinics Deception Bay on a Casual basis. The ideal candidate will be open to working varied hours with flexibility to cover shifts and have a willingness to work between our North Brisbane clinics.

About the role

Our ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a caring nature, high level communication skills and attention to detail. Your experience in health care will enable you to perform a range of clinical duties including; immunisations, wound care management, maintaining patient records, and effectively managing the recall process. Experience in General Practice will be viewed favourably.

Clinical Duties

• Perform clinical duties with the required level of clinical competency, seeking guidance and support from Senior Practice Nurses when required
• Provide support, reassurance, and health literacy to patients, utilising the appropriate use of referral pathways such as Allied Health providers
• Participate in practice risk management and quality improvement processes
• Assist doctors with clinical procedures and examinations as a chaperon, when required/requested
• Ensure clinical documentation is maintained accordingly to legislative/Better Medical requirements
• Assist with the maintenance and storage of Schedule 4 and Schedule 8 medications
• Ensure all daily, weekly, and monthly checks are carried out to ensure compliance is maintained
• Assist with implementation and maintain accreditation standards to ensure the practice is compliant with accreditation standards daily

About You

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled or Registered Nurse is essential
• Have the ability to work independently, but also be a reliable team player.
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer literacy
• Flexibile and adaptable
• Willing to work across our North Brisbane clinics

Why work for us?

• Corporate access to APNA - with exclusive discounts on courses
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• No two days are the same! Challenge yourself and utilise your skills effectively
• Opportunities to work across the Better Medical network of 60+ clinics across Australia

As part of the Better Medical group, we passionately believe that primary care needs to be locally focused, and that is why our group of practices are locally managed, regionally connected, and centrally supported. Our ethos is simple – to provide the best standard of care in our communities.

How to show your interest

Your application will be reviewed if you send an introductory letter with your availability, that addresses why you are seeking a nursing role with us, your key career achievements, and what you can personally bring to Better Medical.

We look forward to welcoming a likeminded nurse to our team.