Nursing Lead - Primary Health

Healthcare Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid birthday leave

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Job summary

Healthcare Australia in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to step into a Nurse Leader role, blending hands-on clinical care with leadership of a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, patient-centered primary health services.

You will oversee clinical assessments, care planning and day-to-day service delivery, contribute to governance and continuous improvement, and mentor staff while maintaining a strong clinical presence as required.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Division 1 registration.
• At least five years’ clinical nursing experience.
• Clinical leadership or coordination experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary primary health care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight to the primary health care team.
• Oversee clinical assessments, care planning, referrals and documentation.
• Mentor and develop team capability and performance.
• Manage rosters, resources and workflow with governance and compliance.
• Lead multidisciplinary collaboration and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

AHPRA Registration

Primary health care

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

Clinical governance

Job description

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a major provider of healthcare services across Australia, including allied health, primary care, recruitment, NDIS, care services, and training.

In December 2024, we began providing health, mental health, and wellbeing services across the onshore Immigration Detention network. Our team of nurses, general practitioners, and allied health professionals offer a range of healthcare services, including health assessments, chronic disease management, health promotion, wound management, immunizations, and other primary health interventions. HCA also launched a 24/7 Virtual Care Centre (VCC), offering remote healthcare through telehealth and video consultations to enhance onsite care for detainees.

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to step into a Nurse Leader role, combining hands-on clinical expertise with leadership of a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, responsive and person-centred primary health care services.

7-day roster | AM & PM shifts

Initially rostered to AM shifts, with PM shifts introduced as required.

Choose the employment arrangement that suits you, with full-time, part-time and casual opportunities available. Rates commence at $61.06/hr permanent or $76.33/hr casual inclusive of loading.

Day to day!

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight to the primary health care team, ensuring safe, high-quality and person-centred care.
• Oversee clinical assessments, care planning, referrals, documentation and day-to-day service delivery.
• Provide clinical guidance, mentoring and professional development to support team capability and performance.
• Manage clinical and operational risks, rosters, resources and workflow while maintaining strong clinical governance and compliance.
• Lead multidisciplinary collaboration, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a hands-on clinical presence as required.

Let’s talk about you!

You’re an experienced Registered Nurse with current AHPRA Division 1 registration and at least five years’ clinical nursing experience. Any previous clinical leadership or coordination experience, and strong knowledge of contemporary primary health care is key to success.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Join a well-respected Australian healthcare organisation with 1,000+ clinicians across medical, nursing, and allied health
• Work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team that genuinely values nursing expertise
• Access ongoing training, clinical supervision, and opportunities to develop skills in complex care settings
• Paid birthday leave
• Salary packaging & novated leasing via Smartgroup

Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.