Thorne Harbour Health: Practice Nurse
Michael Barnett OAM
Practice Nurse
Job description
About the program
We are recruiting for a Practice Nurse to join our Clinical Services team, working across The Centre Clinic, Equinox, and PRONTO!.
This role provides nursing support across THH’s primary care services:
- The Centre Clinic: A trusted GP practice providing high-quality medical care to LGBTIQ+ communities and people living with HIV.
- Equinox: A trans and gender diverse health service reducing barriers to respectful, affirming care.
- PRONTO!: Our community-based HIV and STI testing and prevention program.
About the role
As the Practice Nurse, you will:
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care, including health assessments, care planning, chronic disease management, and preventative health.
- Provide phlebotomy, cervical screening, wound care, hormone injections, vaccinations, and support for minor procedures.
- Collaborate with GPs, Nurse Practitioners, and Peer Test Facilitators to support clients’ health needs.
- Maintain infection control, vaccine cold chain, clinical supplies, and accreditation standards.
- Work closely with clients to reduce barriers to care and provide trauma-informed, person-centred support.
What’s on offer
In addition to above-award pay under the Nurses Award 2020 (RN Level 2 classification), 17.5% leave loading + superannuation, you’ll also be able to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits as well as accessing professional and career development.
About you
You are an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for inclusive healthcare. You will bring:
- Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
- General practice nursing experience, including phlebotomy skills.
- Understanding of the health needs and experiences of LGBTIQ+ and HIV-affected communities.
- Experience providing trauma-informed care and working with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong interpersonal, organisational, and time-management skills.
- Commitment to rights-based, person-centred practice.
About us
Combining passion, commitment and activism, Thorne Harbour Health aims to improve the health and wellbeing of our LGBTQIA+ communities and of those living with or affected by HIV.
For a detailed position description, including selection criteria, visit our website: https://thorneharbour.org/about/work/
For further enquiries about the role, please contact Ellis Nardella, Practice Manager on 0458 239 510 or via email – ellis.n...@thorneharbour.org using the subject line: Practice Nurse enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Applicants from our LGBTQIA+ communities including those living with HIV, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, First Nations people, and people with disability are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Written applications addressing the selection criteria and including a resume and the names and contact details of three professional referees should be sent via the application process within this advertisement linking to our job listing in Employment Hero. (click 'Apply now')
Important: it is essential that applicants specifically address the selection criteria. Where selection criteria have not been addressed, applications will not be considered.
Thorne Harbour Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police records and reference checks for all roles.
Applications for this role will take you to the employer’s site.
Job Summary
- Applications close: 5:00 PM AEST, 21st Sep 2025
- Job posted on: 8th Sep 2025