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

- Versatile 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

Interest in one or more of the following areas:

- Chronic disease management

- Primary mental healthcare

- Child and adolescent health

- Mental Health Care

Highly Desirable

- Previous experience in general practice nursing

- Experience with chronic disease management plans and health assessments

- Immunisation experience and/or recognised immunisation training

- Experience using Best Practice, HotDoc or similar clinical software

- Interest in preventive, lifestyle, integrative or functional medicine

Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Lauren Lester on 08 8982 1002 or email [email protected].

📌 Practice Nurse – Progress Health General Practice – Nightcliff (Darwin City)
🏢 Northern Territory PHN
📍 Darwin City