Nursing - Management - Healthcarelink

HealthcareLink Pty Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

HealthcareLink Pty Ltd. is seeking an experienced Part-Time Nursing Manager to lead and coordinate the nursing team and oversee day-to-day operations in the treatment room in Sydney, NSW.

The role requires senior nursing experience in general practice, clinical leadership, and a strong focus on quality improvement and RACGP accreditation.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Previous experience in general practice nursing is essential.
• Demonstrated experience managing a treatment room is essential.
• Strong knowledge of RACGP Standards and accreditation processes.
• Proven leadership and team coordination skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Competence with clinical software systems used in general practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and support to practice nurses.
• Coordinate nursing rosters, leave planning, and workload allocation.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing competency development of nursing staff.
• Foster a collaborative, professional, and patient-centered nursing culture.
• Oversee the efficient and safe operation of the treatment room.
• Monitor clinical workflows to optimize patient care and efficiency.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care including immunizations, wound management, chronic disease management, health assessments and care plans, minor procedures and assisting GPs, and ensuring accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

RN with AHPRA

General practice nursing

Treatment room management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Clinical software

Education

AHPRA registration

Tools

Clinical software systems

Job description

Position Overview

An experienced Part-Time Nursing Manager to lead and coordinate the nursing team and oversee the day-to-day operations of the treatment room. This role is ideal for a senior nurse with strong general practice experience and demonstrated capability in treatment room management, clinical leadership, and quality improvement.

Previous experience in general practice nursing and treatment room management is essential.

Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership & Nursing Team Management

• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and support to practice nurses
• Coordinate nursing rosters, leave planning, and workload allocation
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing competency development of nursing staff
• Foster a collaborative, professional, and patient-centered nursing culture

Treatment Room & Clinical Operations

• Oversee the efficient and safe operation of the treatment room
• Ensure high standards of infection control, sterilization, and cold chain management
• Maintain clinical protocols, policies, and procedures in line with RACGP standards
• Monitor clinical workflows to optimize patient care and efficiency

Clinical Care

• Deliver high-quality nursing care including (but not limited to):
• Immunizations
• Wound management
• Chronic disease management
• Health assessments and care plans
• Minor procedures and assisting GPs
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation in patient records

Compliance, Quality & Accreditation

• Lead and support ongoing RACGP accreditation requirements related to nursing and clinical services
• Conduct audits (infection control, cold chain, clinical stock, treatment room processes)
• Identify and implement quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and professional standards

Stock & Resource Management

• Manage ordering, storage, and monitoring of clinical stock and consumables
• Oversee vaccine management, including cold chain compliance
• Ensure equipment maintenance, calibration, and safety checks

Communication & Collaboration

• Work closely with GPs, Practice Manager, and administrative staff
• Act as a key clinical point of contact within the practice
• Support effective communication between clinical and non-clinical teams
• Assist with patient feedback and incident management when required

Essential Selection Criteria

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current AHPRA registration
• Previous experience in general practice nursing – essential
• Demonstrated experience managing a treatment room – essential
• Strong knowledge of RACGP Standards and accreditation processes
• Proven leadership and team coordination skills
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem‑solving abilities
• Competence with clinical software systems used in general practice

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience in a Nursing Manager or Senior Practice Nurse role
• Immunization accreditation
• Experience with chronic disease management programs
• Understanding of Medicare items relevant to nursing services

Working Hours

• Part-time hours (to be negotiated)
• Flexibility to support practice needs and growth