Senior Nurse Leader – Defence Recruitment Operations

Sonic HealthPlus; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Novated Leasing

Discounted medical services

Employee Assistance Program

Travel discounts

Job summary

The Sonic HealthPlus team in Perth is seeking an experienced Nurse Officer Team Lead to oversee Defence Force Recruiting medical services. Based in Perth CBD, you will mentor Nurse Officers and Medical Screeners, supervise ELME and MAE exams, and ensure clinical governance and security standards are met.

You will travel interstate monthly, collaborate with clinical leadership and psychology teams, and drive continuous improvement across the defense recruitment medical program while maintaining

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 3 years’ broad clinical experience in a comparable health system.
• Experience in a leadership position.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current CPR certification (HLTAD009).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and provide clinical supervision to DFR Nurse Officers and Medical Screeners
• Perform Entry Level Medical Examinations (ELME), Medical Attestation Examinations (MAE), and review Medical Health Questionnaires (MHQ)
• Conduct telehealth consultations to clarify candidate information
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance, security standards, and company policies
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop policies and improve service delivery
• Oversee training, credentialing, and professional development for your team
• Manage and investigate complaints and candidate queries in conjunction with clinical leadership
• Maintain accurate and secure candidate records in electronic health systems
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Telehealth

EMR systems

Policy development

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

ICT systems

Job description

The Sonic HealthPlus team in Perth is seeking an experienced Nurse Officer Team Lead to oversee Defence Force Recruiting medical services. Based in Perth CBD, you will mentor Nurse Officers and Medical Screeners, supervise ELME and MAE exams, and ensure clinical governance and security standards are met.

You will travel interstate monthly, collaborate with clinical leadership and psychology teams, and drive continuous improvement across the defense recruitment medical program while maintaining