Practice Nurse - Team Leader

seek.com.au; Fairfield; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Health offers

Work-life balance

Development opportunities

Modern clinical setting

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse – Team Leader in Fairfield to lead and inspire our nursing team. This role blends hands-on clinical care with leadership, supporting and developing the team to drive outstanding patient care and outcomes.

You will oversee clinic operations, manage rosters, support chronic disease programs and collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance service delivery.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in General Practice, Primary Care or Community Health.
• Proven nursing leadership or management experience.
• Strong understanding of chronic disease management and preventative healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor a team of nurses and clinical support staff to deliver patient care.
• Oversee treatment room operations, including equipment, stock management, infection control and clinical compliance.
• Support chronic disease management programs, health assessments and preventative care initiatives.
• Manage nursing rosters, workforce planning and recruitment activities.
• Partner with healthcare professionals and operational leaders to enhance service delivery.
• Drive quality improvement projects and support accreditation requirements.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Team coaching

Communication

Education

RN qualification / Nursing degree

Job description

Lead, Inspire and Make a Difference in Primary Healthcare

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse - Team Leader to lead and inspire our nursing team in Fairfield.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Registered Nurse who thrives in a leadership role and wants to make a meaningful impact. You'll combine hands-on clinical care with team leadership, supporting and developing our nursing team while helping drive exceptional patient care and outcomes.

Join a busy, supportive medical centre where your clinical expertise, leadership and initiative will be valued and where you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference to both our patients and our team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead, coach and mentor a team of nurses and clinical support staff to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Oversee treatment room operations, including equipment, stock management, infection control and clinical compliance.
• Support chronic disease management programs, health assessments and preventative care initiatives.
• Manage nursing rosters, workforce planning and recruitment activities.
• Partner with healthcare professionals and operational leaders to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
• Drive quality improvement projects and support accreditation requirements.

About You

• Current unrestricted AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Previous experience in General Practice, Primary Care or Community Health.
• Proven nursing leadership or management experience.
• Strong understanding of chronic disease management and preventative healthcare.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for developing teams and delivering patient-centred care.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive remuneration package with the opportunity to be part of a bonus scheme.
• Access to a wide range of health, home and leisure offers for you and your family.
• Better work life balance with no more night shifts or weekend work.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Modern healthcare environment with experienced multidisciplinary teams.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on your team, patients and local
• Free and confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program.