Practice Nurse Manager

For Health Group; Deception Bay; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Family discounts

Retail discounts

Fitness Passport

EAP

Job summary

ForHealth Deception Bay Medical Centre invites applications for a Full-Time Practice Nurse Manager. You will lead a team of nurses and treatment room staff, overseeing day-to-day operations, mentoring team members and driving clinical excellence in a busy GP setting.

As an experienced RN, you will collaborate with the Practice Manager and Medical Director to enhance patient outcomes, maintain accreditation standards and deliver safe, high-quality care across the practice.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Leadership or nurse management experience within General Practice or Primary Care.
• Strong knowledge of treatment room procedures and Chronic Disease Management.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing rosters and workflow in a busy clinical environment.
• Unrestricted Australian work rights and evidence of immunisation history and clearances.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor a team of Registered Nurses and support staff.
• Manage treatment room operations and ensure quality patient care.
• Oversee infection control, equipment, stock and maintenance.
• Drive Chronic Disease Management programs and nurse-led clinics.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and retention of nursing staff.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and Medicare requirements.
• Collaborate with Practice Manager and Medical Director to improve operations.
• Foster a positive, patient-focused team culture.
• Develop robust nursing rosters and skill mix.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

People management

Roster management

Clinical governance

Infection control

Communication

Education

Nursing qualification (RN)

Job description

Posted Wednesday 29 July 2026 at 2:00 pm

At ForHealth, we're committed to delivering quality, accessible healthcare across Australia. With 110+ medical centres and a network of 1,500+ independent practitioners, we provide more than 9 million patient consultations each year.

About the Role

We are looking for a Full-Time Practice Nurse Manager to join our team at ForHealth Deception Bay Medical Centre. In this role, you will provide leadership and operational management to a team of Nurses, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. Working closely with the Practice Manager and Medical Director, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Treatment Room, mentor and develop your team, and drive clinical excellence across the practice.

Working closely with the Practice Manager, Business Manager and Medical Director, you will provide clinical leadership while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the treatment room. This role is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about leading teams, improving patient outcomes and driving clinical excellence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead, coach and mentor a team of Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Treatment Room staff.
• Manage treatment room operations, ensuring quality patient care and clinical best practice.
• Support performance management, staff development and ongoing education.
• Develop and manage nursing rosters to ensure appropriate staffing and skill mix.
• Oversee treatment room equipment, stock, maintenance and infection control standards.
• Drive Chronic Disease Management programs and support nurse-led clinics.
• Work collaboratively with the Practice Manager and Medical Director to improve operational performance.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and retention of nursing staff.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, Medicare requirements and clinical policies.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and patient-focused team culture.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong clinical leader who enjoys mentoring others, building high-performing teams and making a meaningful impact within primary healthcare.

Why Join Us?

• Lead an experienced and collaborative nursing team.
• Competitive salary package based on experience.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Work in modern, well-equipped medical centres.
• Fantastic healthcare benefits, including discounts for you and your family.
• Retail discounts and Fitness Passport access.
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Previous leadership or nurse management experience within General Practice or Primary Care.
• Strong knowledge of treatment room procedures, Chronic Disease Management and clinical governance.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and people management skills.
• Experience managing rosters, performance and workflow within a busy clinical environment.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.
• Unrestricted Australian work rights and the ability to provide evidence of immunisation history and relevant clearances.

If you're an experienced nursing leader looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.