Lead Nurse - General Practice

Frontline Recruitment Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Clinical leadership

Career progression opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment Group – Canberra ACT is seeking an experienced Lead Practice Nurse to join a well‑established medical centre. This hands‑on clinical and leadership role involves patient care while guiding the nursing team within a multidisciplinary setting.

You will work across the treatment room, manage chronic disease plans, health assessments and immunisations, and play a key part in maintaining clinical standards with the Practice Manager and GPs.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Previous General Practice nursing experience essential.
• Experience in chronic disease management, health assessments and care plans.
• Strong treatment room and clinical nursing experience.
• Ability to lead and guide other nurses.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team and support day‑to‑day operations.
• Provide hands‑on clinical care across the treatment room.
• Manage chronic disease care plans, health assessments and recalls.
• Contribute to triage, vaccinations, immunisations and wound care.
• Oversee pathology collection, cold chain, sterilisation.
• Collaborate with Practice Manager and GPs to uphold care standards.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical nursing

Patient communication

Time management

Autonomous work

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Job description

Frontline Recruitment Group – Canberra ACT

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Lead Practice Nurse to join a well-established medical centre and take a key role within the nursing team.

This is a hands-on clinical and leadership position, ideal for an experienced General Practice Nurse who enjoys patient care while also being confident providing guidance and support to the wider nursing team.

You will continue to work clinically across the treatment room, including chronic disease management, health assessments and care plans, triage, vaccinations and immunisations, wound care, pathology collection, recalls, cold chain management and sterilisation.

Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will take the lead within the nursing team, supporting day-to-day operations, maintaining clinical standards and processes, and working closely with the Practice Manager and GPs to ensure the practice delivers a high standard of patient care.

Requirements

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Previous General Practice nursing experience is essential
• Experience in chronic disease management, health assessments and care plans
• Strong treatment room and clinical nursing experience
• Confidence providing leadership, guidance and support to other nurses
• Strong clinical assessment and patient communication skills
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Current immunisation and first aid certifications

Benefits

• Permanent Lead Practice Nurse opportunity
• Combination of hands-on clinical work and leadership responsibilities
• Join an established practice backed by a large medical centre group
• Excellent opportunities for ongoing career progression and professional growth
• Access to broader career opportunities across the medical centre network
• Support for ongoing professional development
• Work alongside experienced GPs, nurses and practice management
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Access to clinical support and resources through the wider group

About Us

Frontline Recruitment Group was established in 1995 and is made up of industry-specific verticals with specialist consultants working to help match great candidates with great career opportunities.