Head of Nursing & Clinical Governance

Head of Nursing & Clinical Governance Family Doctor | National GP Group | Senior Clinical Leadership

Family Doctor is one of Australia’s largest and fastest-growing general practice groups, with more than

114 clinics nationwide . We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to lead

nursing standards, clinical governance, and professional practice

across our national network.

This is a

senior, group-level leadership role

with responsibility for setting nursing frameworks, driving clinical quality, and ensuring safe, consistent care across metropolitan, regional, and rural practices. The role works closely with executive leadership and senior operational teams and provides professional leadership to senior nursing roles across the organisation.

This position is

not a site-based or operational nursing role . It is designed for a senior nurse ready to operate at scale and influence clinical outcomes across a large healthcare group.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and maintain

group-wide clinical governance frameworks

for nursing

Set and enforce professional nursing standards across all Family Doctor clinics

Provide senior leadership, guidance, and oversight to Lead Nurses and senior nursing roles

Ensure accreditation readiness and ongoing compliance with RACGP Standards, AHPRA requirements, immunisation guidelines, and infection control protocols

Oversee clinical risk management, incident reporting, and quality improvement initiatives

Drive nursing capability, education, and competency development across the network

Use clinical and utilisation data (e.g. Cubiko) to support workforce optimisation and service improvement

Lead nursing input into new clinical initiatives, acquisitions, and service rollouts

Partner with Practice Managers, Operations, and Executive teams to support high-quality patient care

About You

Registered Nurse with

current AHPRA registration

Demonstrated leadership across multiple clinics or regions

Strong understanding of clinical governance, accreditation, and risk management

Confident influencing senior stakeholders and operating at executive level

Able to set standards, provide direction, and hold accountability

Calm, pragmatic, and decisive in complex clinical environments

Postgraduate qualifications in nursing leadership, clinical governance, or healthcare management will be highly regarded.

Why Join Family Doctor

National organisation with genuine scale and complexity

Opportunity to shape nursing standards across 100+ clinics

Senior leadership role with autonomy, authority, and impact

Long-term career pathway within a growing healthcare group

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