Dermatology Nurse

About the role

The Dermatology Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to patients with skin, hair and nail conditions. The nurse assists dermatologists during consultations and procedures, performs dermatological nursing treatments, prepares patients and maintains infection control standards.

Key responsibilities

• Assess patients' general condition and dermatological concerns, and obtain and document vital signs and medical history.
• Prepare patients for consultations and procedures, and provide pre- and post-procedure care.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions or complications and educate them on their conditions, medications and treatment plans.
• Assist dermatologists with minor surgical and dermatological procedures, including skin biopsies, cryotherapy, electrocautery, wound care, laser and aesthetic procedures (when trained and authorised).
• Perform wound dressings, skin care treatments, topical treatments, injections and other prescribed therapies.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders, record them accurately and monitor for side effects and allergies.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and supplies, and handle and dispose of clinical waste and sharps correctly.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree with a valid nursing licence from the relevant regulatory authority.
• 4 years of clinical nursing experience; dermatology experience is preferred.
• Good knowledge of infection prevention and control.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, able to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.