The Nurse Manager provides leadership, role modelling and effective management to a team of nurses in providing patient care, through administering a number of agreed upon clinical procedures. They work with the Business Manager and Medical Director to understand the levers of the P&L; and manage a team based on this. The Nurse Manager leads, coaches, trains and mentors a team of nurses to deliver quality clinical outcomes to patients and is responsible for the maintenance and efficiency of the treatment room within the Medical Centre.
Key responsibilities
Lead, coach and mentor a team of nurses and assistants to deliver quality clinical outcomes by following ForHealth's policies and procedures, continually training, up-skilling, educating and developing nurses on industry best practices and recent medical procedures
Proactively manage, assess and lift the performance of direct reports and contribute to the completion of nurses' personal development plans
Audit nurse performance within the centre, including performance management in line with ForHealth's processes
Effectively delegate operational tasks to ensure efficient nursing service at centre
Manage equipment and medical supplies within the treatment room, including equipment functionality, maintenance/repairs and calibration, and ensure the room is sufficiently stocked and well maintained
Support with nursing recruitment
Conduct weekly reporting and review data from the treatment room daily log and other generated reports




Work with the Business Manager and Medical Director to review centre financials, make strategic decisions and create a cohesive and effective workplace
Develop and implement nursing rosters in accordance with the Award and regulatory requirements to ensure adequate supervision and appropriate skill mix
Undertake all possible measures to fill vacant nursing shifts
Collect health history, plan, coordinate and document patient care, and evaluate patient outcomes related to patient condition(s) in accordance with ForHealth-endorsed policies and standing orders
Assist the GP with conducting health assessments, GP management plans, team care arrangements, reviews and initiate other chronic disease management tasks in accordance with Medicare requirements
Ensure clinical areas are adequately stocked and take action to replenish stock before depletion
Clean and sterilise instruments as required and ensure instruments are maintained and replaced when no longer in working order
About you
Registered Nurse
At least 2 years' experience providing direct clinical nursing care
Basic computer skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Problem solving
Conflict and issue resolution
Planning and organising
Accuracy and attention to detail
Sound clinical knowledge
Experience in a primary care setting and understanding of chronic disease management, prevention principles and health promotion desirable
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📌 Practice Nurse Manager (Queensland)
🏢 seek.com.au
📍 Queensland