Practice Nurse Manager - Lead Our Ballarat Team

For Health Group; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee Assistance Program

Flare benefits platform

Salary-packaging options

Fitness Passport access

Dental discount (20%)

Private health insurance (Medibank)

Ongoing training and career growth

Influence on clinical standards

Job summary

ForHealth is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse Manager for our Ballarat Medical Centre, a permanent full-time leadership role. You will lead and support the nursing team, oversee day-to-day treatment room operations, and collaborate with the Practice Manager to uphold high standards of care and efficient practice flow.

You will mentor nurses, coordinate clinical procedures, and assist GPs with health assessments and reviews, ensuring safe, compassionate patient care within a supportive,

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in general practice, primary healthcare or an acute clinical setting.
• Demonstrated leadership and people-management experience.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and patient-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and effectively manage the nursing team.
• Oversee the daily operation, workflow and staffing of the treatment room.
• Coach, train and mentor nurses to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes.
• Deliver and coordinate a range of clinical procedures when required.
• Ensure patient care meets clinical standards and best-practice procedures.
• Assist GPs with health assessments, GP management plans and reviews.
• Maintain a safe, organised and well-equipped clinical environment.
• Partner with the Practice Manager to understand operational and financial performance and manage the nursing team accordingly.
• Promote a positive, collaborative and patient-focused team culture.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Team management

Clinical governance

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA RN registration

Job description

ForHealth is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse Manager for our Ballarat Medical Centre, a permanent full-time leadership role. You will lead and support the nursing team, oversee day-to-day treatment room operations, and collaborate with the Practice Manager to uphold high standards of care and efficient practice flow.

You will mentor nurses, coordinate clinical procedures, and assist GPs with health assessments and reviews, ensuring safe, compassionate patient care within a supportive,