Practice Nurse (RN or EN) - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Full-time or Part-time | Cairns North | Private Practice

Dr Marcia Mickelburgh is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon providing bespoke patient care in an elegant and professional setting in beautiful Far North Queensland. We are committed to diversity, inclusivity and acceptance, and we strive for excellence in surgical techniques and outcomes. We offer a range of plastic, skin and reconstructive surgeries as well as injectables and skin care.

We are seeking a warm, capable, and highly organised Practice Nurse (RN or EN) to join our team in Cairns North.

We are open to either:

• Full-time (ideal for a nurse with less experience who is enthusiastic, highly motivated, and keen to learn private practice and surgical consulting workflows), or

• Part-time (ideal for a more experienced nurse who can work confidently and independently).

About the Role

As our Practice Nurse, you will support patient care across consultations, procedures, and post-operative follow-up. You will contribute to a calm, discreet, and high-standard patient experience from first contact through to recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clinical consultations and procedural sessions

• Prepare patients, take observations, and assist with clinical procedures

• Deliver pre-operative and post-operative nursing care, including wound care and dressing management

• Maintain infection control standards, including cleaning and room readiness

• Perform and/or support sterilisation workflows and maintain related documentation

• Assist with stock management including ordering, expiry checking, and clinical supplies

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records, including use of Genie (practice management software)

• Provide a professional, reassuring, and discreet patient experience

Essential Criteria

• Nursing qualification as either Registered Nurse (RN) or Enrolled Nurse (EN)

• Current AHPRA registration

• Previous experience as a Practice Nurse (some practice nursing experience required)

• Demonstrated knowledge of sterilisation processes and infection control standards

• Working knowledge of Genie (or the ability to become proficient quickly)

• Strong understanding of clinical and surgical compliance

• High attention to detail and commitment to patient safety

• Excellent communication skills with professionalism and discretion

• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise competing tasks

• Strong computer literacy

• Friendly, reliable, proactive, and solutions-oriented

Desirable (Preferred, Not Essential)

• Experience in plastic surgery / reconstructive surgery, theatre, day surgery, wound care, or post-operative care

• Experience supporting a premium private practice patient journey

What We Offer

• A supportive, professional team environment

• Training and development support for candidates who are keen to learn and build confidence in a specialist private practice

• Flexibility for the right candidate (part-time or full-time engagement)

• The opportunity to work in a modern and high-standard surgical practice

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining:

1. whether you are seeking part-time or full-time, and

2. your practice nursing experience, sterilisation exposure, and Genie experience (or similar systems)

Suitable candidates may be contacted for an initial phone screening interview.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.