Verified Job
Healthcare
Primary Care Nurse (Registered Nurse)
Healthcare
#52376
Remote / WFH
Smith Street Medical Centre
Job Description
About the Company
For nearly 70 years, Smith Street Medical Centre has proudly supported the health and wellbeing of the Hunter Region community. Our experienced general practitioners, nurses and support staff provide trusted, ongoing care for patients of all ages, with a strong focus on accessible, comprehensive and patient-centred healthcare.
Building on this long history of service, Smith Street Medical Centre is expanding its network to better support growing communities in regional NSW and the ACT.
In June 2026, the practice will open a new medical centre in Gungahlin, ACT, with further expansion to Merimbula, NSW . These new locations reflect our continued commitment to delivering high-quality primary care services to patients and families across the communities we serve.
About the Role
Smith Street Medical Centre is seeking a passionate and dedicated Primary Care Nurse / Registered Nurse to join our dynamic healthcare team at our new Gungahlin medical centre, opening in June 2026.
As a Primary Care Nurse, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality nursing care and clinical support to our valued patients. The successful applicant will work closely with general practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals and administrative staff to support safe, effective and patient-centred care in a primary care environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be responsible for:
Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for patients in accordance with accepted nursing practice, clinical standards and the policies of Smith Street Medical Centre.
Working in consultation with general practitioners, allied health professionals and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
Providing nursing interventions, treatments and therapies, including the administration of medications, immunisations and wound care, and monitoring patient responses to treatment and care plans.
Conducting patient assessments, observations and basic diagnostic tests in a primary care setting.
Promoting health and assisting in the prevention of illness by participating in patient education, preventative health initiatives and other health promotion activities.
Answering patient and family questions and providing information about treatment, care plans, health management and follow-up requirements.
Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records, clinical notes and documentation.
Assisting with general medical and minor surgical procedures and treatments under the supervision of medical practitioners.
Supervising and coordinating the work of Enrolled Nurses and other healthcare workers where required.
Adhering to all relevant clinical guidelines, infection control procedures, workplace health and safety requirements and patient safety standards.
For nearly 70 years, Smith Street Medical Centre has proudly supported the health and wellbeing of the Hunter Region community. Our experienced general practitioners, nurses and support staff provide trusted, ongoing care for patients of all ages, with a strong focus on accessible, comprehensive and patient-centred healthcare.
Building on this long history of service, Smith Street Medical Centre is expanding its network to better support growing communities in regional NSW and the ACT.
In June 2026, the practice will open a new medical centre in Gungahlin, ACT, with further expansion to Merimbula, NSW . These new locations reflect our continued commitment to delivering high-quality primary care services to patients and families across the communities we serve.
About the Role
Smith Street Medical Centre is seeking a passionate and dedicated Primary Care Nurse / Registered Nurse to join our dynamic healthcare team at our new Gungahlin medical centre, opening in June 2026.
As a Primary Care Nurse, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality nursing care and clinical support to our valued patients. The successful applicant will work closely with general practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals and administrative staff to support safe, effective and patient-centred care in a primary care environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be responsible for:
Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for patients in accordance with accepted nursing practice, clinical standards and the policies of Smith Street Medical Centre.
Working in consultation with general practitioners, allied health professionals and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
Providing nursing interventions, treatments and therapies, including the administration of medications, immunisations and wound care, and monitoring patient responses to treatment and care plans.
Conducting patient assessments, observations and basic diagnostic tests in a primary care setting.
Promoting health and assisting in the prevention of illness by participating in patient education, preventative health initiatives and other health promotion activities.
Answering patient and family questions and providing information about treatment, care plans, health management and follow-up requirements.
Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records, clinical notes and documentation.
Assisting with general medical and minor surgical procedures and treatments under the supervision of medical practitioners.
Supervising and coordinating the work of Enrolled Nurses and other healthcare workers where required.
Adhering to all relevant clinical guidelines, infection control procedures, workplace health and safety requirements and patient safety standards.
