Full-time: $27 – $29 per hour
About the role
Your role will be varied, hands-on and rewarding, with opportunities to gain experience across many areas of general practice and procedural medicine. You will be working in a busy medical practice alongside 12 GPs, specialists, and a wide range of allied health professionals, including a gynaecologist, dermatologist, and surgeons. Our nursing team is made up of AINs, ENs, and RNs, and we pride ourselves on working together as a team while also giving our nurses the opportunity to work independently and build their skills.
Key responsibilities
- Chronic Disease Management including care plans, health assessments and Diabetes Cycle of Care.
- ECG’s and spirometry.
- Assisting doctors with minor surgical procedures.
- Daily coordination of the treatment room, stock control, and medical equipment maintenance.
- Implementing and practicing infection control as per Accreditation Standards.
- Assisting in skin excision procedures.
- Vaccinations and immunisations.
- Wound care and dressings.
- UV skin treatments.
- Driving medicals.
- Mining medicals.
- LED therapy.
- Assisting with vasectomies.
About you
- Enrolled Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
- Experience in general practice is desirable, but we are happy to support the right person.
- A positive, friendly, and team-focused attitude.
- Ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and patient-care skills.
- Willingness to learn and take on new experiences.
- Someone who genuinely enjoys working with people and being part of a close-knit team.
About us
Cairns Doctors & Specialists on Barr Street is a leading specialist medical practice dedicated to providing high-quality care to our patients. Our team consists of experienced general practitioners, specialists in gynaecology, dermatology, paediatrics offering comprehensive medical services. We are committed to a patient-centered approach and excellence in healthcare. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, and committed registered nurse to join our friendly and supportive medical centre. We are a well-established, privately owned, and busy general practice in Cairns that prides itself on providing high-quality care to our community.