Registered Nurse - General Practice

Date posted: Tuesday 03 May 2022
Closing date: Monday 29 August 2022

Northtown Medical Centre are looking for a motivated and engaged Registered Nurse (RN) to join their dedicated and friendly general practice team. This is a full time position paying a rate of $32-$42.99 per hour.

You will work collaboratively with a team of highly experienced general practitioners (GPs), RNs, reception staff, and the practice manager, in a positive, friendly, and fun working environment in the heart of the Townsville CBD with easy access to public transport. 

The role's tasks include:

• assisting with patient triage and undertaking preliminary diagnostic and first response care
• clinical duties including assisting with procedures, immunisations, wound management, ECG's, and collection of pathology samples
• chronic disease management, including the development of Care Plans, Health Assessments, and Comprehensive Medical Assessments
• preventative health activities, including patient education and outreach 
• maintenance of clinical equipment
• stock maintenance and ordering.

You will need:

• excellent communication skills and an ability to provide quality patient care to patients from a range of backgrounds and age demographics 
• proven ability to be a positive, independent, and collegial member of the team
• experience working within a busy general practice and/or hospital setting, and an interest in developing comprehensive knowledge of general practice nursing
• ability to manage and prioritise workloads
• current AHPRA registration.

For more information or a full positive description, please contact the Practice Manager on 0413 873 887/(07) 4720 8100 or email practiceadmin@northtownmedical.com.au

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

To learn more about the practice, visit www.northtownmedicalcentre.com.au