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Lead Nurse

Sydney, Australia

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Posted 09/09/2026 Job Number 65679 Work type Permanent - Full Time Posting End Date 08/10/2026

Darlinghurst Medical Centre and Pitt Street Medical & Skin Cancer Clinic are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Nurse to join our leadership team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong clinical leader to oversee nursing operations across two well-established medical practices in Sydney. Reporting to the Practice Manager, you will play a key role in supporting clinical excellence, developing nursing capability, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of both clinics.

Working closely with GPs, allied health professionals, and operational leaders, you will help deliver high-quality patient care while fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor and support the nursing teams across both practices
  • Oversee day-to-day clinical operations and workflow efficiency
  • Maintain high standards of patient care, safety and clinical governance
  • Coordinate nursing resources and support workforce planning
  • Collaborate with doctors, allied health professionals and practice leadership
  • Support staff development, performance management and onboarding
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and best practice standards

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in general practice nursing
  • Previous experience in a Lead Nurse or senior nursing role
  • Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience supporting multidisciplinary healthcare teams
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Skin cancer, procedural nursing or chronic disease management experience will be highly regarded

What We Offer

  • Supportive onboarding and leadership team
  • Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
  • Friendly, collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
  • Opportunity to lead across two established and respected practices
  • Diverse and rewarding clinical experience
  • Access to a broad network of healthcare professionals within Bupa

About the Practices

  • Two established mixed-billing medical centres in central Sydney locations
  • Experienced teams of GPs, nurses and allied health professionals
  • Diverse patient community with a strong focus on quality care
  • Comprehensive primary healthcare and skin cancer services

Apply now to take the next step in your nursing leadership career.

At Bupa, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

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