Job Description
We're opening a brand-new general practice in Nightcliff in January **** and are looking for a compassionate, team-oriented Registered Nurse to join us from the beginning.
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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? n
This is a rare chance to help create a recent healthcare service from the ground up.
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Above-award remuneration
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Family-friendly hours
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No weekend work
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A supportive and respectful workplace
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Genuine collaboration with leadership
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Opportunities for professional growth and development
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Time to provide high-quality care rather than simply moving patients through
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The opportunity to help shape systems, services and culture from day one
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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 n
Progress Health & General Practice is a new privately owned whole-person general practice and allied health clinic opening in Nightcliff, Darwin, in January ****.
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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.
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Just as importantly, we're building a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
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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.
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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.
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We're looking for people who want to contribute to a positive culture and help shape a practice from the ground up.
The Opportunity n
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.
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Responsibilities may include:
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Chronic disease management
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Health assessments and care planning
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Immunisations and cold chain management
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Wound care and dressings
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Assisting with clinical procedures
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Non-acute mental health assessments
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Preventive health activities
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Patient education and follow-up
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Infection prevention and control activities
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Supporting accreditation requirements
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Quality improvement projects
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Maintaining clinical supplies and equipment
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Contributing to a positive, supportive team culture
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What's in it for you? n
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Competitive above-award salary package based on qualifications, experience, additional skills and responsibilities
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Superannuation
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Career development opportunities
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Salary range depends on experience and qualifications, and is always paid above the Nurses Award wage.
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Part-time position
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Monday to Friday
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Approximately ***** hours per week (negotiable)
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Typical roster of around 6 hours per day
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Flexible daytime hours available and may suit applicants seeking school-friendly working arrangements
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Additional hours may become available as the practice grows
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Your weekend, your after-hours, your Public Holidays – they are all yours.
Selection Criteria Essential n
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Current, unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse (AHPRA)
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Minimum two years post-registration clinical nursing experience
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Strong organisational and time-management skills
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
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Commitment to compassionate, patient-centred care
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Interest in one or more of the following areas:
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Chronic disease management
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Primary mental healthcare
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Child and adolescent health
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Mental Health Care
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Previous experience in general practice nursing
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Experience with chronic disease management plans and health assessments
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Immunisation experience and/or recognised immunisation training
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Experience using Best Practice, HotDoc or similar clinical software
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Interest in preventive, lifestyle, integrative or functional medicine
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Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Lauren Lester on or email .
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📌 Practice Nurse - Progress Health General Practice - Nightcliff (Darwin)
🏢 Northern Territory PHN
📍 Darwin