Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse – GP & Skin Cancer Clinic

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, professional, and motivated Registered Nurse to join our busy GP and Skin Cancer Clinic. The successful candidate will be available Thursdays & Fridays and at times some leave cover, and will provide high-quality nursing care, support general practitioners and skin cancer doctors, assist with procedures, and contribute to the delivery of exceptional patient-centred care in a friendly and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients across general practice and skin cancer services.
• Conduct patient assessments, including vital signs, wound assessments, and health screenings.
• Assist doctors with skin cancer consultations, biopsies, excisions, and other minor surgical interventions.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain sterile technique throughout procedures.
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, suture removal, and provide post-operative care and patient education.
• Administer medications, injections, immunisations, and other treatments within scope of practice.
• Undertake health assessments, care planning, and chronic disease management in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Support preventative health initiatives, including recalls, health promotion, and patient education.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using electronic medical records.
• Ensure infection prevention and control standards are consistently met.
• Manage clinical stock, equipment, and vaccine cold chain requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, accreditation processes, and ongoing professional development.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, skin cancer doctors, allied health professionals, and administrative staff to ensure efficient clinic operations.

Essential Criteria

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Current CPR certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong clinical assessment and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to patient-centred care.
• Competency in infection prevention and control practices.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems.
• Experience in general practice nursing.
• Experience assisting with skin cancer medicine and minor surgical procedures.
• Experience in chronic disease management and care planning.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards for general practice.
• Experience using Best Practice, MedicalDirector, or similar clinical software.

Personal Attributes

• Caring and compassionate approach to patient care.
• Reliable, adaptable, and proactive.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational abilities.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical nursing standards.

What We Offer

• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to develop specialised skills in skin cancer medicine.
• Modern, well-equipped clinical facilities.
• Flexible working arrangements (where applicable).

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse who enjoys working in a dynamic primary care environment and has an interest in preventative health, procedural nursing, and skin cancer management.

Work Location: In person