Practice Nurse – Progress Health General Practice – Nightcliff

Northern Territory PHN

Darwin

On-site

AUD 65,000 - 90,000

Part time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Above-award remuneration

Family-friendly hours

No weekend work

Supportive and respectful workplace

Professional development opportunities

Flexible daytime hours

Job summary

Progress Health & General Practice is opening a brand-new general practice in Nightcliff, Darwin in January 2027. We seek a compassionate Registered Nurse to join from day one, offering a part-time position (approximately 26–32 hours/week) with Monday to Friday daytime hours.

The role focuses on high-quality patient care in a supportive team environment. We provide above-award remuneration, flexible hours, opportunities for professional development, and a culture that values collaboration and

Qualifications

Current, unrestricted RN registration with AHPRA.
Minimum two years post-registration clinical nursing experience.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Commitment to compassionate, patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

Chronic disease management and health assessments.
Immunisations and cold chain management.
Wound care and dressings; assist with procedures.
Infection prevention and control and quality improvement.
Maintaining supplies and equipment; supporting accreditation.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

RN registration (AHPRA)

Tools

Best Practice

HotDoc

Job description

We’re opening a brand-new general practice in Nightcliff in January 2027 and are looking for a compassionate, team-oriented Registered Nurse to join us from the beginning.

This role is ideal for an experienced nurse seeking meaningful work, genuine workplace support, and flexibility that allows for a healthy work-life balance.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to help create a new healthcare service from the ground up.

You’ll enjoy:

Above-award remuneration
Family-friendly hours
No weekend work
A supportive and respectful workplace
Genuine collaboration with leadership
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Time to provide high-quality care rather than simply moving patients through
The opportunity to help shape systems, services and culture from day one

Most importantly, you’ll be joining a team that believes healthcare works best when we care for one another as well as our patients.

About Progress Health & General Practice

Progress Health & General Practice is a new privately owned whole-person general practice and allied health clinic opening in Nightcliff, Darwin, in January 2027.

We combine evidence-based general practice with preventive, lifestyle and integrative healthcare approaches. Our focus is on building long-term relationships and helping patients make meaningful progress in their health and wellbeing.

Just as importantly, we’re building a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

We believe excellent patient care starts with looking after our team. We are committed to creating a workplace built on kindness, respect, collaboration, clear communication and healthy boundaries.

We recognise that excellent healthcare happens when clinicians feel supported, respected and able to do their best work. We are intentionally building a workplace where nurses have a voice, are valued for their expertise, and have the time to develop meaningful relationships with patients.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute to a positive culture and help shape a practice from the ground up.

The Opportunity

As our Practice Nurse, you’ll play a key role in supporting patients across all stages of life while working closely with our GPs, Practice Manager, administration team and allied health colleagues.

Responsibilities may include:

Chronic disease management
Health assessments and care planning
Immunisations and cold chain management
Wound care and dressings
Assisting with clinical procedures
Non-acute mental health assessments
Preventive health activities
Patient education and follow-up
Infection prevention and control activities
Supporting accreditation requirements
Quality improvement projects
Maintaining clinical supplies and equipment
Contributing to a positive, supportive team culture

What’s in it for you?

Competitive above-award salary package based on qualifications, experience, additional skills and responsibilities
Superannuation
Professional development opportunities
Salary range depends on experience and qualifications, and is always paid above the Nurses Award wage.
Part-time position
Monday to Friday
Approximately 26-32 hours per week (negotiable)
Typical roster of around 6 hours per day
Flexible daytime hours available and may suit applicants seeking school-friendly working arrangements
Additional hours may become available as the practice grows

Your weekend, your after-hours, your Public Holidays – they are all yours.

Selection Criteria

Essential

Current, unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse (AHPRA)
Minimum two years post-registration clinical nursing experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to compassionate, patient-centred care

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