Practice Nurse Manager | Forest Hill

Forhealth Medical Centres; Forest Hill; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ForHealth is seeking a Practice Nurse Manager in Forest Hill to lead our nursing team and oversee the treatment room’s operation. The role combines leadership, operational oversight and direct patient care within a supportive, community-focused practice.

You will mentor nurses and allied staff, coordinate rosters, maintain clinical standards and drive continuous improvement in patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• At least two years’ experience providing direct clinical nursing care.
• Demonstrated leadership and people-management experience.
• Strong clinical knowledge and sound professional judgement.
• Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence managing performance and supporting team development.
• Experience in general practice, chronic disease management, or health promotion.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor Practice Nurses, Treatment Room Assistants and Medical Assistants.
• Coordinate nursing rosters and maintain appropriate coverage and skill mix.
• Oversee the daily operation, presentation and efficiency of the treatment room.
• Manage clinical equipment, stock levels, maintenance and calibration.
• Ensure sterilisation, infection control and clinical procedures meet standards.
• Support nursing recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning.
• Review treatment room activity, reporting and performance data.
• Partner with centre leadership to improve clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Support accreditation activities and lead nursing or clinical improvement projects.
• Build positive relationships with GPs, allied health professionals and community partners.
• Health assessments and preventative healthcare.
• Chronic disease management plans, team care arrangements and reviews.
• Nurse-led clinics delivered in accordance with clinical policies and standing orders.
• Patient education, health coaching and ongoing clinical monitoring.
• Coordination of care with GPs, allied health professionals and other support teams.
• Accurate and compliant clinical documentation.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff coaching

Communication

Organisation

Relationship-building

Clinical knowledge

Performance management

Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Job description

Practice Nurse Manager | Forest Hill • Forest Hill, QLD, AU

At ForHealth, we’re committed to delivering quality, accessible healthcare to communities across Australia. We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse Manager to lead our nursing team and oversee the effective operation of the treatment room. This is an ideal opportunity for a confident Registered Nurse who combines strong clinical expertise with genuine people leadership and a passion for developing high-performing teams.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor Practice Nurses, Treatment Room Assistants and Medical Assistants
• Manage team performance, development plans, regular one-on-one discussions and ongoing clinical education
• Coordinate nursing rosters and maintain appropriate coverage and skill mix
• Oversee the daily operation, presentation and efficiency of the treatment room
• Manage clinical equipment, medical supplies, stock levels, maintenance and calibration
• Ensure sterilisation, infection control and clinical procedures meet relevant standards
• Support nursing recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning
• Review treatment room activity, reporting and performance data
• Partner with centre leadership to improve clinical outcomes, operational performance and patient satisfaction
• Support accreditation activities and lead nursing or clinical improvement projects
• Build positive relationships with GPs, allied health professionals and community partners

Clinical Responsibilities

• Health assessments and preventative healthcare
• Chronic disease management plans, team care arrangements and reviews
• Nurse-led clinics delivered in accordance with clinical policies and standing orders
• Patient education, health coaching and ongoing clinical monitoring
• Coordination of care with GPs, allied health professionals and other support teams
• Accurate and compliant clinical documentation

About You

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• At least two years’ experience providing direct clinical nursing care
• Demonstrated leadership and people-management experience
• Strong clinical knowledge and sound professional judgement
• Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills
• Confidence managing performance, resolving issues and supporting team development
• A proactive, collaborative and patient-focused approach
• Experience in general practice, chronic disease management, preventative healthcare or health promotion is highly desirable

Why Join ForHealth?

• Lead and develop a dedicated clinical team
• Enjoy a varied role combining leadership, operations and patient care
• Work collaboratively with experienced centre and regional leadership
• Access ongoing training and career-development opportunities
• Receive health, wellbeing and retail benefits
• Access free, confidential Employee Assistance Program support
• Make a meaningful contribution to the health of the local community

If you’re an experienced Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in clinical leadership, we’d love to hear from you.