Position:Registered Nurse

Employer: Westmead Medical Centre

Location: 160 Bridge Road, Westmead, NSW 2145

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000 per annum plus superannuation

About 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.

Applications: Please apply through the recruitment platform where this advertisement is published.

Pay: $80,000.00 — $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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